Legislation

Question 1

Delegated legislation

Answer 1

to make changes to the law under powers given to them in an Act of Parliament

Question 2

Enabling act

Answer 2

creates the structure of the law and then delegates’ powers to others to make more detailed law in the area.

Question 3

Statutory instrument

Answer 3

a form of legislation which allow the provisions of an Act of Parliament to be subsequently brought into force or altered without Parliament having to pass a new Act.

Question 4

Primary legislation

Answer 4

the general term used to describe the main laws passed by the legislative bodies of the UK, including the UK Parliament

Question 5

Secondary legislationn

Answer 5

there is no limit imposed on the descriptions that may be given to Statutory Instruments.

Question 6

Orders in council

Answer 6

Orders that have been approved at a meeting of the Privy Council personally by The King. They fall into two broad categories, statutory and Prerogative. Statutory Orders

Question 7

By-laws

Answer 7

local laws made by a local council under an enabling power contained in a public general act or a local act requiring something to be done – or not done – in a specified area.

Question 8

Affirmative resolution procedure

Answer 8

A procedure of the UK government whereby secondary legislation requires approval from parliament before it passes into law.

Question 9

Negative resolution procedure

Answer 9

the statutory instrument containing the regulations or order is laid before Parliament and must be revoked if either House passes a resolution against it within 40 Parliamentary days.

Question 10

Judicial review

Answer 10

a type of court proceeding in which a judge reviews the lawfulness of a decision or action made by a public body

Question 11

Ultra vires

Answer 11

beyond the powers