Delegated legislation Flashcards
What is delegated legislation?
When parliament gives powers to another body by passing an Enabling Act.
What are the 3 types of delegated legislation?
By-laws
Statutory instruments
Orders in council
What are by-laws?
Rules or regulations made by local authorities and public corporations to manage local or specific issues.
What is an example of a by-law?
The Transport Act 2000 which allows the Strategic Railway Authority to make railway by-laws.
What are statutory instruments?
A type of delegated legislation made by government ministers under the authority of an Enabling Act.
What do statutory instruments allow the government to do?
They allow the government to make detailed laws or regulations without needing to pass a new act of parliament.
What are Orders in Council?
A type of delegated legislation made by the King and Privy Council under the Enabling Act.
What is the Privy Council?
A body made up of senior politicians who are or used to be in the House of Commons or House of Lords.
What is an advantage of delegated legislation?
It saves parliamentary time.
What is a 2nd advantage of delegated legislation?
Ensures that laws are made by those with relevant expertise.
What is a 3rd advantage of delegated legislation?
Can be used quickly in emergencies or new situations.
What is a disadvantage of delegated legislation?
It is undemocratic.
What is a 2nd disadvantage of delegated legislation?
It is overused so people may not understand the laws.
What is a 3rd disadvantage of delegated legislation?
There is a lack of control which means poor law-making may not be corrected.
