The government agrees that the legislative response to emergencies should be clear, well-defined and subject to the appropriate parliamentary oversight. Sunset clauses and duties to report can be usef

The government agrees that the legislative response to emergencies should be clear, well-defined and subject to the appropriate parliamentary oversight. Sunset clauses and duties to report can be useful mechanisms to ensure that this is the case. These have been successfully used with previous pieces of legislation to ensure a balance of appropriate scrutiny from parliaments alongside a need to respond in an appropriate manner to the situation at that time. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has continued to strengthen and refine the guidance on drafting and framing legislation. This includes the publication of the Delegated Powers Toolkit in the government's 2025 Guide to making legislation which sets out considerations for the balance between primary and secondary legislation and how to appropriately construct delegated powers. The government recognises that different emergencies will require different legislative approaches and would need to be considered on a case-by-cas