Rules and Regulations under an Act of Parliament

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What is Secondary Legislation?

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Secondary Legislation refers to Rules or Regulations enacted by ministers, local councils, or public authorities to whom law-making power has been delegated.

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What are enabling Acts of Parliament?

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Enabling Acts of Parliament are Acts that delegate legislative powers to specific bodies, such as the Financial Services Commission (FSC).

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What is the role of the Financial Services Commission (FSC)?

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The FSC enacts rules and regulations under enabling Acts, such as the Financial Services Act 2007 and the Insurance Act 2005.

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What powers do Commissions and Tribunals have under Section 118 of the Constitution?

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Section 118 empowers Commissions and Tribunals to make by-laws.

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What is the significance of Section 120 of the Constitution?

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Section 120 allows for the amendment or revocation of any order, regulation, or rule made under it.

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What does S12 IGCA state about subsidiary enactments?

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S12 IGCA states that every subsidiary enactment shall be published in a legal supplement to the Gazette.

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What does S23(b) IGCA allow regarding subsidiary enactments?

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S23(b) IGCA allows for the amendment of a subsidiary enactment in the same manner it was made.

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Why is Secondary Legislation needed?

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Secondary Legislation is needed due to pressure on parliamentary time, the need to deal with future contingencies, and the technical content of legislation.

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What does Section 21 IGCA provide regarding subsidiary enactments?

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Section 21 IGCA provides that a subsidiary enactment made by someone other than the President or a Judge must be approved by the Minister before publication.

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What is the role of the National Assembly regarding laws that restrict personal liberty?

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According to S122 of the Constitution, such laws must be laid before the National Assembly and can be revoked by resolution within 30 days.