- Stemming from the Local Government Act (1972), delegated legislation is a law made by someone, other than Parliament, but with the authority of Parliament, which is given to them by a "Parent Act", known as an Enabling Act, which creates the framework of the law, allowing delegated legislation to make a more detailed law in the area.
- An example of an Enabling Act could be the Disability Discrimination Act (1995), which gave the Secretary of State powers to make regulations, both on the provision of services and discrimination in employment
Why do we use Delegated Legislation?
- Parliament does not have the time to debate every detail of every Act
- Parliament will not always have the necessary expertise to deal with a particular issue
- Delegated Legislation can be changed more easily, which allows quicker response to changing circumstances
- Parliament can not always respond quickly enough in emergencies
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