Topic 1 - Parliament

Question 1

What is the theory of parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 1

Parliament can pass any law it wants to and the courts cannot interfere - they have to apply the law

Question 2

What is direct legislation?

Answer 2

Laws passed directly by Parliament, known as statutes

Question 3

What is another name for direct legislation?

Answer 3

Primary legislation

Question 4

What is indirect legislation?

Answer 4

When Parliament delegates authority to other bodies to create detailed regulations under the framework set by direct legislation

Question 5

What is another name for indirect legislation?

Answer 5

Delegated legislation

Question 6

What does indirect legislation require?

Answer 6

An enabling Act (essentially a framework of how to set the law)

Question 7

What is an example of direct legislation?

Answer 7

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 8

What is an example of indirect legislation?

Answer 8

Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Question 9

What is the main kind of delegated legislation?

Answer 9

Statutory instruments - A type of law created by an individual or body under powers given to them by an Act of Parliament