Delegated Legislation

Question 1

What are the 3 types of delegated legislation?

Answer 1

Orders in council, by laws, statutory interpretations

Question 2

Describe Orders In Council

Answer 2

• Made by government - approved by Queen + Privy Council
• Allows to make laws without going through legislative process
• Transfer responsibility between Government Depts
• Can make laws when Parliament not sitting e.g. -> Emergency Power Act 1920
  -> Civil Contingencies Act 2004
• Need enabling act

Question 3

Describe By-Laws

Answer 3

Most come under Local Government Act 1972
- 1 type made by local authority/council e.g. traffic control, parking, litter
- 2nd type made by public corporations e.g. concern the behaviour of the public on their premises

Question 4

Describe Statutory Interpretations

Answer 4

-Power is given in enabling act
-Made by government ministers and depts who have specialist knowledge on the topic
-Very short
3,000/year