Article VI — Responsibility for a Regulation

1. 1.

   The recommending authority shall be responsible for:

   1. the facts and evidence supporting the proposal;

   2. its policy and administrative purpose;

   3. any consultation considered necessary;

   4. its implementation and administration; and

   5. its continuing review.

2. 2.

   The Royal Chancellery shall be responsible for:

   1. confirming the authority under which the Regulation is proposed;

   2. ensuring the proper form and classification of the instrument;

   3. identifying apparent legal or procedural defects;

   4. authentication, registration, and publication; and

   5. preservation of the official text.

3. 3.

   The Royal Chancellery shall not ordinarily substitute its own policy judgement for that of the competent authority.