Delegated Legislation

Question 1

Which act gives authority to make delegated legislation

Answer 1

The enabling act

Question 2

What is an example for an enabling act

Answer 2

Police and criminal evidence act 1984

Question 3

Example for an order in council

Answer 3

In 2003, an Order in Council was used to alter the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
to downgrade cannabis to a class C drug.

Question 4

Examples for statutory instruments

Answer 4

Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations
2009

Question 5

What law governs ministerial statutory instruments

Answer 5

The Legislative and Regulatory Reforms Act of 2006

Question 6

An example for procedural ultra vires

Answer 6

Agricultural Horticulture and Forestry Training Board V. Aylesbury Mushroom Limited
1972

Question 7

An example for substantial ultra vires

Answer 7

Customs and Excise Commissioners v Cure & Deeley Ltd (1962)

R v Secretary of State for Education and Employment ex parte
National Union of Teachers (2000)

Question 8

An example for unreasonableness in delegated legislation

Answer 8

Rogers vs Swindon NHS Trust 2006