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What does it mean?
The speaker proposes a regular review cycle for laws every four years to prevent outdated statutes from accumulating.
In plain terms
Review and update laws every four years to avoid clutter.
What can you take from it?
Schedule periodic law reviews to keep legislation relevant.

Where it applies

  • legislative sessions
  • policy audits

Putting it to work

  • draft review schedules
  • establish sunset clauses

Questions to consider

  • How could a four‑year review be enforced?
  • What mechanisms ensure outdated laws are actually removed?

Another view

Political resistance may block regular law reviews.

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