12 marks Delegated legislation disadvantages

Question 1

Disadvantages

Answer 1

Lack of scrutiny
Volume
Undemocratic
Lack of control
Language
Sub delegation

Question 1

Why is there a lack of scrutiny?

Answer 1

Parliament does not have the time due to the volume of delegated legislation and a lack of resources.

Question 2

Negative resolution

Answer 2

Authorised with little consideration.

Question 3

Positive resolution

Answer 3

Rarely used

Question 4

What’s the issue with the Volume of SI’s?

Answer 4

It causes complexity and encourages mistakes.

Question 5

Why is delegated legislation undemocratic?

Answer 5

As they are made by civil servants, privy council or public corporations.

Question 6

What’s the issue with civil servants, the privy council and public corporations making legislation?

Answer 6

Not all democratically accountable so unconstitutional.

Question 7

Why is there a lack of control?

Answer 7

Lack of scrutiny and control undermine its effectiveness.

Question 8

What’s the issue with the language in DL?

Answer 8

It’s technical and obscure so different interpretations occur.

Question 9

Why is there sub delegation?

Answer 9

As many government ministers pass their role to civil servants.

Question 10

What’s the issue with sub delegation?

Answer 10

Leads to difficulties involving accountability.