Types of delegated legislation

Overview

Recall questions on what delegated legislation is and on Statutory Instruments, by-laws, Orders in Council, Legislative Reform Orders and Henry VIII powers, including their use for the coronavirus regulations.

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1. 1

   What is delegated legislation?

   Model answer

   Law made by bodies other than Parliament, under powers granted by an enabling (Parent) Act of Parliament.

2. 2

   What are Legislative Reform Orders?

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   A type of delegated legislation that allows ministers to amend or repeal primary legislation to remove regulatory burdens.

3. 3

   Which Act grants power to make Legislative Reform Orders?

   Model answer

   The Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.

4. 4

   What are Henry VIII powers?

   Model answer

   Clauses in a Parent Act that allow ministers to amend or repeal provisions of primary legislation through delegated legislation.

5. 5

   Which Act containing Henry VIII powers was used to make coronavirus regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic?

   Model answer

   The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (as amended).

6. 6

   What are Orders in Council?

   Model answer

   Delegated legislation made by the Privy Council, formally approved by the monarch, used for constitutional matters or emergencies.

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