GCSE LAW Homework Sheet 4

Sources of English Law Name:_____________________________ GCSE LAW Homework 4 Using the word box at the bottom of the page, fill in the blanks. Delegated Legislation Delegated Legislation is law made by a body other than ………………………. Parliament gives others... More

Sources of English Law Name:_____________________________ GCSE LAW Homework 4 Using the word box at the bottom of the page, fill in the blanks. Delegated Legislation Delegated Legislation is law made by a body other than ………………………. Parliament gives others the power to pass delegated legislation in a parent or enabling act. Act of Parliament (Statutes) - Primary Legislation ……………………………………………….. (i.e. statutory Instruments) - Secondary Legislation Why is Delegated Legislation Needed?  Lack of Parliamentary ……………….  Allow …………………to be added at a later date  Makes use of…………………………………………, i.e. bylaws (Local laws for local people!)  Makes use of expert technical knowledge  Easier to ……………………..than an Act of Parliament  More time can be taken to consider secondary legislation Types of Delegated Legislation ……………………………. - Made by local authorities (For example Borough Councils) to deal with matters which affect their local area. Statutory Instruments - Made by Government Ministers, usual Less