Delegated legislation Flashcards
What is delegated legislation?
Undemocratically made law created by unelected bodies to whom parliament has delegated legislative power
Examples of unelected bodies
- government ministers
- local authorities
- certain companies (e.g. British Airports Authority)
Where is the authority to create delegated legislation found?
parent/enabling Act of Parliament
What are the 3 types of delegated legislation?
- By-laws
- statutory instruments
- Order by Council
What are by-laws?
Laws made by local authorities to deal with local issues
Laws made by local authorities to deal with local issues
By-laws
Most by-laws are made under what Act?
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
Who makes statutory instruments?
Government ministers
What can statutory instruments include?
Detailed information which is too complex to be included in an Act of Parliament
Examples of detailed information that statutory instruments can include
- annual change to minimum wage
- Chemicals Regulations 2009
Example of statutory instruments
COVID-19 regulations were changed by statutory instruments made by the Department of Health
Approximately how many SIs are made each year?
3500
Who makes Orders by Council?
The Privy Council
What does Privy Council consist of?
- previous PMs or cabinet members
- current or former members of the HoL or the HoC
What does the Privy Council do?
- work with the King to make a Privy in Council
- meet roughly every month
