By-Laws

Question 0

Point 2

Local authorities such as.. Can do what?

Example

Answer 0

County Councils
District Councils
And Parish Councils
Can make by-laws to cover small things

E.g parking restrictions and banning drinking of alcohol in certain areas

Question 1

Point 1

What is it?

Answer 1

Parliament has given local authorities and other public bodies the right to make laws in certain areas

Question 2

Point 3

Example of a by-law in a place

Answer 2

Cornwall
Under s.19 of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
County Council made by-laws about the use of libraries in the county

Question 3

Point 4

Who else can make by-laws?
Why?
Example

Answer 3

Public corporations and certain companies can also make by-laws
To help enforce rules concerning public behaviour

E.g London underground’s smoking ban

Question 4

Point 5

Approved by..

Answer 4

All by-laws must be approved by the relevant government minister

Question 5

Point 6

What also comes under delegated legislation?
Example

Answer 5

Professional regulations

E.g Solicitors Act 1974 = empowering the Law Society to regulate the conduct of its members