Adv + Dis DL

Question 1

Name 6 advantages of DL

Answer 1

Saves parliament time and money (3000 SI’s a year)
Parliament concentrate on broader issues: (Road traffic act- specifics dealt with by ministers)
Allows experts to make laws (Local gov act for bylaws)
Allow rapid action in time of emergency (Civil contingencies act 2004, freezing bank accounts)
Easily removed / amended
Controls stop abuse of power

Question 2

name 4 disadvantages of DL

Answer 2

Undemocratic - laws made by unelected civil servants rather than MP’s (however local council is elected)
Hard to keep track with 3000 passed each year meaning lack of scrutiny
Lack of publicity - laws passed without public being made aware of changes
Controls may be ineffective such as negative resolution they often go unchecked