Need for Delegated Legislation

Question 1

(Need for DL) Time

Answer 1

Parliament not have time to debate every small detail of complex legislation

Question 2

(Need for DL) Speed

Answer 2

Passing an act takes long time (18mths) so in emergency need to pass law quickly

Question 3

(Need for DL) Technicality of the Subject

Answer 3

Parliament not have technical expertise/knowledge. Will debate main principle but leave details for people with expert knowledge

Question 4

(Need for DL) Local Knowledge

Answer 4

Parking/Litter/Traffic Control require specialist local knowledge other MP’s don’t have, need people from that town

Question 5

(Need for DL) Further Consultation

Answer 5

For technical matters to ensure regulations are accurate and workable, sometimes enabling act might say have to consulate before creating regulations

Question 6

(Need for DL) Flexibility

Answer 6

Can be amended/revoked easily unlike Acts, only altered when Parliament have time in busy schedule

Question 7

(Need for DL) Future Needs

Answer 7

Can be used to resolve problems created by previous Acts when Parliament did not foresee when passed