“As the registrations come in we will find out just how many there are”, according to @scotgov’s Housing Minister. Good policy makers use robust data in order to inform the need for legislation. You don’t legislate to provide the evidence to introduce the legislation. – at Scotland, United Kingdom

Regardless, the same @scotgov Minister contends that #STL licensing is not about ‘managing down’ numbers, but basic health & safety. So, which is it? What is the policy objective? Even the architects of this legislation don’t know, which has led to this divisive, toxic shambles. – at Ardmay, Scotland

Use of the word ‘registration’ here is critical. Why was a scheme akin to long-term landlords not deemed appropriate? Registration = notification Licensing = authorisation The general public (and most policy makers) have very little understanding of the critical difference. – at Ardmay, Scotland

Good regulation is: Transparent Accountable Consistent Proportionate Targeted In addition regs should not be introduced unless plainly necessary; they should not be excessively expensive for the business, not unduly cumbersome to administer. @ASSCnews @SaveSCScotland