AS Law : Delegated Legislation Delegated Legislation revision cards 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? LawDelegated legislationASOCR Created by: KatCreated on: 09-10-09 18:49 Introduction to Delegated Legislation Introduced as parliament does not have the time to pass the every law which is required each year. Parliament gives the power to other people and organisations to make laws This power is given through the Enabling Act 1 of 5 Types of Delegated Legislation There are three main types of Delegated Legislation Bylaws Statutory Instruments Orders in Council 2 of 5 Bylaws Bylaws are made by councils and public bodies. E.g. a local council may wish to ban drinking in its town centre. Public corporations, such as the bus and train services are able to impose fines for non payment of fares. 3 of 5 Orders in Council Are laws passed by the Privy Council : made up of the monarch and senior politicians. The laws can be made without the whole of parliament sitting. The Privy Council has the power to pass laws in times of emergency with permission of the Queen under the Emergency Powers Act 1920 (such as war) 4 of 5 Statutory Instruments Are regulations made by government departments to implement the provisions made in Acts of parliament. E.g. the department of transport can make changes to the speed limit within for example in residential areas. 5 of 5
Comments
No comments have yet been made