paper 3 ELS

Question 1

delegated legislation - definition

Answer 1

law made by some person or body other than parliament but with the authority of parliament.

Question 2

delegated legislation - name of act of parliament which gives authority for delegated legislation

Answer 2

enabling act

Question 3

delegated legislation - who can make an order in council

Answer 3

queen and privy council = prime minister and other leading members of government allows government to make law without going through parliament

Question 4

delegated legislation - name two situations where an order in council may be made

Answer 4

bringing acts of parliament into force - make laws in emergency situations

Question 5

delegated legislation - who can make a statutory instrument

Answer 5

ministers and government departments

Question 6

delegated legislation - who can make by laws

Answer 6

local authorities