Advantages and Disadvantages of delagated legislation.

Advantages:

• Saves limited time in Parliament;

• Allow rapid change;

• MPs lack detailed or technical knowledge. E.g. Specific details in Abortion Act, Road Traffic detail

• Quick response to new developments, e.g. Foot and Mouth outbreaks. The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act allows the quick addition of new prohibited groups.

• Enables minor changes to statutes, e.g. Variations in sentences, approval of motor vehicle changes.

• Judicial review may be sought, by parties with locus standi, (i.e. Persons sufficiently affected by the legislation),…