delegated legislation Flashcards
orders in council
drafted by gov departments, approvaed by monarch and privy council, quick response in emergency situations, foot and mouth crisis petrol strike
by-laws
made by local councils and authorities, local gov act 1972
statutory instruments
outlined in enabling act, made by gov departments, national in effect, allow changes to be made to current acts DANGEROUS DOGS ACT 1991
enabling act
sets out who law making power is delegated to and procedure that must be followed
affirmative resolution procedures
set of procedures ministers have to follow
scrutiny committees
examines SI reports back to parl
judicial review
citizen who feels wronged can apply to KBD for review by judiciary
ultra vires
if body oversteps its power can be challenged
substantive UV
delegated legislation void if overstep powers
unreasonableness
wednesbury principle provision drafted too wide to achieve purpose