This event was part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future?

An expert panel explored the purpose of regulation, and particularly its relationship to government policy. How can strategic direction from government, regulatory independence and consistency across sectors be balanced in a period of rapid change?

This session was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

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