Advantages and Disadvantages of Delegated Legislation (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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How many Statutory Instruments are made each year?
How many Statutory Instruments are made each year?
Over 3,000
What is a key advantage of delegated legislation regarding parliamentary time?
What is a key advantage of delegated legislation regarding parliamentary time?
Frees up considerable parliamentary time
Why is delegated legislation useful in emergencies?
Why is delegated legislation useful in emergencies?
It can be made quickly when needed
Which Act established a general framework while delegating detailed regulations to the Ministry?
Which Act established a general framework while delegating detailed regulations to the Ministry?
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
What advantage do local authorities have when making bylaws?
What advantage do local authorities have when making bylaws?
They possess detailed local knowledge
What legal principle creates a problem with the lack of publicity for delegated legislation?
What legal principle creates a problem with the lack of publicity for delegated legislation?
Ignorance of the law is no defence
What is the danger of sub-delegation?
What is the danger of sub-delegation?
It moves law-making further from Parliament
How can delegated legislation erode parliamentary sovereignty?
How can delegated legislation erode parliamentary sovereignty?
Judges can declare it void via ultra vires
What creates a democratic deficit in delegated legislation?
What creates a democratic deficit in delegated legislation?
Much is made by unelected officials
What did the House of Lords say about the government's use of delegated powers?
What did the House of Lords say about the government's use of delegated powers?
The 'escalating' use is objectionable