Law making: Delegated legislation Flashcards
1
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3 types of delegated legislation
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- Orders in council
- Statutory instruments
- By-laws
2
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How does delegated legislation happen?
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Parliament passes an enabling act which gives the right to create one of the three types of delegated legislation
3
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Orders in council (made by who and what are they?)
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- Made by the privy council; made up of the prime minister and other leading members of government
- Allows government to make laws without going through parliament
- On matters such as transferring responsibility between government departments
4
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An example of an order in council
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The misuse of drugs act 1971
5
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What are statutory instruments?
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- Made by government ministers
- They are given authority to make regulations for areas under their particular responsibility
6
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Example of a statutory instrument
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Building regulations 2010
7
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What are by-laws & example
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- Made by local authorities to cover matters within their own area
- Local parking regulations
