Parliamentary Controls on Delegated Legislation

What does the Enabling Act set out regarding delegated legislation?

• It provides the framework for creating new laws.

• It allows the government to make changes to existing laws without a new Act of Parliament.

• It restricts the powers of the judiciary.

• It outlines the procedures for passing a new Act of Parliament.

What is the role of the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments?

• To alter Statutory Instruments

• To tell Parliament if SI is unclear or needs altering

• To enforce Statutory Instruments

• To create new Statutory Instruments

What is the function of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee?

• To review and report on all secondary legislation laid before the House of Lords.

• To draft new primary legislation for the government.

• To oversee the financial expenditure of the government.

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the House of Lords.

What is required for a statutory instrument to become law under the Affirmative Resolution Procedure?

• A negative vote by Parliament

• A positive vote by Parliament

• No vote is required

• A vote by the public

What happens to a statutory instrument (SI) under the Negative Resolution Procedure if no objection is raised?

• It is discarded

• It automatically becomes law after 40 days

• It is reviewed again

• It is sent back for revision

How do you know which resolution to use?

• By considering the display size and purpose

• By randomly selecting a resolution

• By using the highest available resolution

• By using the lowest available resolution

What does Section 13 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 enable Government Ministers to do?

• Make a SI that gets rid of a full Act of Parliament

• Amend the Constitution

• Pass new laws without approval

• Dissolve the Parliament

That's a LOT of power given to a Government Minister SO he/she can't make this Statutory Instrument without ______.

• CONSULTING INTERESTED GROUPS

• APPROVAL FROM THE PARLIAMENT

• A PUBLIC REFERENDUM

• A JUDICIAL REVIEW

How does Parliament control SIs made under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006?

• Through the Super Affirmative Resolution procedure

• By direct voting in Parliament

• By delegating control to a special committee

• By allowing public referendums

What are the controls over delegated legislation exercised by Parliament?

• Parliament can amend delegated legislation directly.

• Parliament can annul or approve delegated legislation through affirmative or negative resolution procedures.

• Parliament has no control over delegated legislation.

• Parliament can only suggest changes to delegated legislation.