Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in sections 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), 8(2)(c) and 8(3)(a)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of the provision of services. Parts 2 and 3 amend subordinate legislation, Part 4 amends the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35) and Part 5 revokes other legislation.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.