12 marks Delegated legislation advantages Flashcards
Advantages
Saves parliamentary time
Meet detailed rules and regulations
Laws on local matters
Orders of council
Flexibility
Consultation
Why does it save parliamentary time?
30-50 acts of parliament a year whereas 3,000 statutory instruments a year.
What would parliament not have time to do?
Pass legislation in the quantity necessary.
How can DL meet detailed rules and regulations?
Parliament can use technical expertise and knowledge to produce effective legislation.
How does DL allow laws on local matters?
By laws allow access to local knowledge to make efficient legislation.
Why can’t parliament just make local laws?
Since they don’t have the same local knowledge so it would be inefficient.
Why are the orders of council an advantage?
Allows a fast legislative approach to emergencies.
How long does it take for orders of council to be published?
In a few hours
Orders of council example
COVID 2020
Why is there flexibility?
As enabling acts invoke ministers the power to revoke and amend legislation.
Why is the ability to revoke and amend legislation beneficial?
Legislation can align with changing trends so future needs can be met.
Why is it important consultation happens?
In order for legislation to be effective, need to consult with those who it will affect.
Who can be consulted?
The police about legislation affecting regulation of cities.
