Advantages of Delegated Legislation A03 Flashcards
What are the 4 WDPs for advantages of delegated legislation
Parliamentary time
Utilises local knowledge
Flexibility
Allows for future needs to be met
+P1: Relieves pressure on parliamentary time
advantageous as it avoids lengthy process
+DP1: Parliament can prioritise…
more controversial pieces of legislation
-WDP1: Difficult to effectively scrutinise….
the large volume = problematic
+P2: Local councils can pass bespoke, tailored laws
can focus on specific issues
+DP2: e.g: Under the CJ&POA Manchester City Council passed…
a ban on alcohol where the common wealth games were being held = effective use
-WDP2: Regulations are not fully representative of….
the publics concerns as the public has little input = decreases public confidence
+P3: Flexible, allows for amendments and revoking of regulations
beneficial in changing circumstances or emergencies
+DP3: COVID-19 pandemic…
law can stay up to date with changing issues and protect the public
-WDP3: could be subject to abuse…
leading to unfair regulations
+P4: enables the law to be updated in a…
time efficient way and the legislation can evolve with time
+DP4: e.g: Minister of Transport was able to respond quickly and effectively…
in regulating mobile phones whilst driving with the advancement of technology
-WDP4: undemocratic allowing…
bodies outside of parliament to make laws - against parliamentary sovereignty
