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Regulatory bodies are responsible for making hard decisions that may be politically unpopular, e.g. Denial of a gaming license to someone well-liked in the community Imposition of a fine or sanction Order to suspend use of or remove equipment
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TheCase for Independence
When politically unpopular decisions are made, those aggrieved by such decisions often resort to political tactics and seek to bring political pressure on the agency. The principle of independence is intended to shield both political and regulatory officials from these situations in order to ensure that regulatory objectives are not undermined by political considerations.
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