12.) Secondary Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
What is another for secondary legislation?
A
Statutory instruments
2
Q
What is a statutory instrument?
A
A clause in an Act which allows the relevant minister to update the Act without going through Parliament
3
Q
Give an example of an Act containing a statutory instrument?
A
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
4
Q
What does the statutory instrument within the Misuse of Drugs Act allow a minister to do?
A
Add new substances to the Act once their harmful nature is proved
5
Q
How many statutory instruments are passed annually?
A
Roughly 3,500
6
Q
Who scrutinises statutory instruments?
A
The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
7
Q
Must Parliament know about statutory instruments?
A
Yes - they must be asked to approve them but can’t change them
