statutory instruments

Question 1

statutory regulations

Answer 1

• major part of law making that saves parliament from re-writing an entire act to make small changes
• each department deals with a different area of policy
• can be short and cover one point
• can be long with detailed regulations

Question 2

statutory instrument stats

Answer 2

• 3481 were made in 2014, the number went down to 1410 in 2019
• more than 3000 SIs brought into force each year

Question 3

negative resolution

Answer 3

• most common procedure
• no debate
• will become law unless rejected within 40 days

Question 4

affirmative resolution

Answer 4

• less common
• needs parliament’s approval
• offers more stringent parliamentary control