Delegated Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of DL
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orders in council
Statutory law
By laws
2
Q
Parent act that lays down DL
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enabling act
3
Q
Orders in council is
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Queen and privy council
4
Q
Privy council is made up of
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Prime ministers and other leading members of Parliament
5
Q
Example of law made by orders in council
A
Misuse of drugs act
6
Q
Statutory instruments Are made by
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Government ministers
7
Q
By laws made by
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Local authorities or public corporations
8
Q
5 advantages of DL
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save parliamentary time Allows use of expert or local knowledge Allows consultation Quick to make Easy to amend
9
Q
4 Disadvantages of DL
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undemocratic
Risk of sub delegation - lower level
Large volume And lack publicity
Complex wording requiring interpretation
10
Q
4 reasons for DL
A
Provides detailed and technical rules
Expert knowledge used
Local knowledge
Consultation
