• 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
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 regulator officials from these situations in order to ensure that regulatory objectives are not undermined by political considerations.
The Case for Independence
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