Statutory Interpretation (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is delegated legislation also known as?
What is delegated legislation also known as?
Secondary legislation
Which body makes Orders in Council?
Which body makes Orders in Council?
Privy Council
Approximately how many statutory instruments are created each year?
Approximately how many statutory instruments are created each year?
Over 3,000
Who makes by-laws?
Who makes by-laws?
Local authorities & public corporations
How long does Parliament have to pass a Negative Resolution Order to block a statutory instrument?
How long does Parliament have to pass a Negative Resolution Order to block a statutory instrument?
40 days
What does the Latin term 'ultra vires' mean?
What does the Latin term 'ultra vires' mean?
Beyond the powers
What type of ultra vires occurred in Agricultural Training Board v Aylesbury Mushrooms (1972)?
What type of ultra vires occurred in Agricultural Training Board v Aylesbury Mushrooms (1972)?
Procedural ultra vires
In Pfizer (1999), why was the Viagra prescription ban substantively ultra vires?
In Pfizer (1999), why was the Viagra prescription ban substantively ultra vires?
Govt lacked power to ban for cost reasons
Which advantage allows Parliament to concentrate on broad principles rather than technical details?
Which advantage allows Parliament to concentrate on broad principles rather than technical details?
Focus on principles
What democratic concern is raised about delegated legislation?
What democratic concern is raised about delegated legislation?
Made by people not democratically elected