Law making - Delegated Legislation Flashcards

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Define Delegated legislation

A

law made by some person or body other than Parliament, but with the authority of Parliament

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What does a secondary body need, to do delegated legislation?

A

Enabling act

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3
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What are the three types of delegated legislation

A

Order in council

Statutory instrument

By-law

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4
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Who can make an order in council?

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The queen and the Privy council

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5
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Who is on the Privy council?

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The prime minister and other leading members of the government

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6
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What is an order in council?

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Effectively allows the government to make laws without going through Parliament

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