9084 · 1.1.3
Delegated legislation
**Delegated legislation** (1.1.3) — know **three types**, **reasons for its use**, **controls** (parliamentary + judicial), and the key concepts of **procedural/substantive ultra vires**.
Need to know
What you need to know
- Delegated legislation is law made by non-parliamentary bodies using powers from an enabling Act.
- Orders in Council are made by the Privy Council, often for emergencies or constitutional matters.
- Statutory Instruments are the most common type, made by government ministers to fill in detail.
- Bylaws are made by local authorities or public corporations for local matters.
Explanation
Delegated legislation
- Delegated legislation is law made by non-parliamentary bodies using powers from an enabling Act.
- Orders in Council are made by the Privy Council, often for emergencies or constitutional matters.
- Statutory Instruments are the most common type, made by government ministers to fill in detail.
- Bylaws are made by local authorities or public corporations for local matters.