Delegated Legislation (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is delegated legislation?
What is delegated legislation?
Law made by a body other than Parliament
What is another name for delegated legislation?
What is another name for delegated legislation?
Secondary legislation
What is a parent Act?
What is a parent Act?
An Act granting authority to make laws
What legal force does validly created delegated legislation have?
What legal force does validly created delegated legislation have?
Same force as Acts of Parliament
Who makes Orders in Council?
Who makes Orders in Council?
The Privy Council
Why are Orders in Council used?
Why are Orders in Council used?
To conserve time & enable rapid responses
Who makes statutory instruments?
Who makes statutory instruments?
Government ministers
How many statutory instruments are created each year in the UK?
How many statutory instruments are created each year in the UK?
Over 3,000
Who makes by-laws?
Who makes by-laws?
Local authorities & public corporations
Why are by-laws used?
Why are by-laws used?
Parliament lacks time & local knowledge