Statutory Interpretation (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Define delegated legislation
Define delegated legislation
Secondary legislation by body Parliament delegated power to
What are parent/enabling Acts?
What are parent/enabling Acts?
Acts granting law-making powers to secondary bodies
3 types of delegated legislation
3 types of delegated legislation
Orders in Council, Statutory Instruments, By-laws
Who makes Orders in Council?
Who makes Orders in Council?
Privy Council
How many statutory instruments made yearly?
How many statutory instruments made yearly?
Over 3,000
Define ultra vires
Define ultra vires
Beyond the powers
What is procedural ultra vires?
What is procedural ultra vires?
Failing to follow procedural instructions in parent Act
What is substantive ultra vires?
What is substantive ultra vires?
Exceeding scope of powers granted in parent Act
Define Wednesbury unreasonableness
Define Wednesbury unreasonableness
Outrageous in its defiance of logic
Negative Resolution Order time limit?
Negative Resolution Order time limit?
40 days