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Legislation, policy, regulation and guidance

• Evidence-based policy making
• Access to information - Freedom of Information and the Environmental Information Regulations
• Guidance for policy makers
• Better regulation and impact assessment
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Legislation, policy and regulations

Defra is responsible for making policies, which are implemented by our network of delivery organisations.

• Find out who implements Defra’s policies

Visit these pages to find out about Defra’s policies and legislation in each area of our work:

• The environment
• Food and farming
• Rural and countryside
• Wildlife and pets

How Defra makes policy

We use rigorous techniques to develop and maintain a robust evidence base from which to develop policy options.

• Read more about our 'evidence-based' approach to policy
• Guidance for policy makers - including the Wider Environmental Impact Test and the Sustainable Development Impact Test

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