Advantages Of Del Leg Flashcards
What are 4 advantages of del leg?
Saves parliament time
Allows quick law making
Allows specialist knowledge
allows local knowledge
Why is saving parliament time an +
1) not enough time to debate very single detailed rule necessary.
2) There is around 3000 si made a year, only 30 acts. Easier to just make enabling act
E.g. of saving parliament time
Police codes of practice under Police and Criminal Evidence act 1984:
Provides justice minister to make detailed powers of police in stop+search, arrests and detention
Why is quick law making an +
In emergencies, parliament May not be sitting and the formalities and process may be too slow to deal with the crisis
E.g. quick law making
Coronavirus Act 2020 allowed Health Secretary to impose lockdown restrictions on movement of people by using SI
Why is technical expertise important
Technical laws should be dealt with by properly qualified experts, can be used to fill in gaps, necessary with technological advancement
E.g. technical experts
Transport Act 2000 gives local train companies powers to pass laws about their network. Network is very complex and likely needs consultation
Why is local knowledge a +?
Local council knows their areas better than parliament.
MPs probably don’t really care for matters of every single city
E.g. local knowledge
Local Government Act 1982 gives powers involving tradfic control, parking restrictions, banning alcohol in public etc
