PAPER 2: Section A - Deligated Legistration Flashcards
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1) What is delegated legislation?
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Where an Act of Parliament is passed giving someone else (who is not part of Parliament) power to carry out tasks.
2
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2) What is the parent / enabling Act?
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A framework and set of guidelines for what the body can or cannot do.
3
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3) What did the Legal Act 1988 do?
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Gave the Lord Chancellor the power to amend the financial limits required to qualify for legal aid.
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4) What are thé three main types of delegated legislation?
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- Bylaws
- Orders in councils
- Statutory instruments
