General DL Knowledge
Bylaws, Statutory Instruments and Orders in Council
What are the three methods of delegated legislation?
There isn't a multi-stage process for each act passed.
In what way does delegated legislation save time?
It can have a local or national effect
How far-reaching can the effect of delegated legislation be?
Government ministers.
Who is allowed to make statutory instruments?
Eastleigh Borough Council
Which local authority can make laws about the place that I am in right now?
It is undemocratic as the people making the laws are unelected.
What is a disadvantage of using delegated legislation?
Because experts are involved in the making of the legislation.
Why is delegated legislation an effective way of dealing with complex law making?
The King, the Speaker of the House the Leader of the House and the opposition leader.
Who are some of the members of the Privy Council who make Orders in Council?
24
How many ministerial departments are there in the UK.
A public spaces protection order.
What is one of the most common types of bylaw that can prevent people having dog's off-lead in public parks or drinking in public spaces?
The public are not aware of many of the laws that are proposed.
What is the problem with the high volume/large amount of delegated legislation that is made?
Enables law to be made quickly in response to emerging situations.
What is the benefit of delegated legislation if there is an emergency situation or new information comes to light.
The Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
What Act allows The Privy Council to make legislation in emergency situations?
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
Which piece of legislation allowed the Minister for Justice to create rules for police powers?
British Airports Authority, Southwest Trains, National Trust.
Who are some of the public bodies that are allowed to make bylaws?
Around 35 a year or 3 a month in the first, and thousands in the second.
How many acts are passed in parliament compared to the number made through delegated legislation?
Because it can be repealed quickly.
What is an advantage of delegated legislation if the law is unworkable or unfit for purpose?
Set up devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What did the ability to transfer constitutional powers allow The Privy Council to do through Orders in Council
The Covid pandemic.
When were SI used in most recent history to pass emergency legislation?
Place a curfew on 11-18 year olds being in the town centre between 11.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.
What did Rochdale Borough try to introduce as a bylaw?
A parent act
What is another name for an enabling act that allows delegated legislation to be made?
There is insufficient time in Parliamentary sessions to make all the laws needed.
Why do governments have systems for making secondary legislation?
Pass laws without Parliamentary scrutiny that impacted on Northern Ireland and trade laws?
How were orders in council misused during the Brexit transition?
The House of Lords.
Where is there a special committee that reviews SI's but cannot block them?
Since it is a criminal offence a fine is usually imposed by the Court?
What happens if you break a bylaw?