Controls on delegated legislation

Question 1

Where is parliaments first attempt to control the delegation?

Answer 1

When drafting the parent Act. It should be clear, unambiguous and give Specific instructions. Not open to Interpretation.

Question 2

What do Affirmative Resolution Orders Insist?

Answer 2

It insists that the draft legislation is subject to parliamentary scrutiny and vote before coming into force.

Question 3

What is the issue with Affirmative Resolution Orders?

Answer 3

They can waste time.

Question 4

In the absence of Affirmative Resolution Orders, what is parliaments two ways of preventing a statutory instrument?

Answer 4

40 days to pass a Negative Resolution order.
OR
After 40 days, only an Act of Parliament can remove it

Question 5

What is the Delegated Powers Scrutiny Committee’s job?

Answer 5

It considers whether the provisions of any Bills going through Parliament delegate legislative power inappropriately

Question 6

What is the Joint Scrutiny Committee’s job?

Answer 6

Scrutinise Statutory instruments