Session 6, Delagted Legislation Flashcards
1
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Define delegated legislation
A
Legislation made by individual or body other than parliament but with same authority
2
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What are primary and secondary legislations?
A
- primary: acts of parliament
- secondary: delegated legislation
3
Q
Who are the Privvy council?
A
- prime minister and leading members of government
4
Q
What are statutory instruments?
A
Legal tools for making regulations
5
Q
What’s is the difference between long and short instruments?
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- long: deals with detailed regulations too complex for parliament
- short: deals with minimum wage changes
6
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What are By-Laws?
A
Local laws made by local authorities or public bodies, within their jurisdiction
7
Q
Who can make by- laws and what would they be regarding ?
A
- public corporations: regarding public behaviour in premises
8
Q
How do Parliament control delegated legislation?
A
- sets limits on delegated powers through enabling act
