evaluation

• What are the 5 advantages?

  - Complex or technical laws

  - Local knowledge

  - Time

  - emergencies

  - flexibility
• explain complex or technical laws

  the subject matter may require specific expertise
• explain local knowledge

  some issues need consideration at a local level
• give an example for local knowledge

  parliament gave power to local authorities to create alcohol free zones
• explain time

  parliament is busy and some laws may be needed quickly
• explain emergencies

  during the summer parliament is in recess so dl means laws can still be made during this time
• explain flexibility

  dl can be quickly put into action or revoked if problematic
• what are the 5 disadvantages of delegated legislation?

  - limited powers

  - could exceed boundaries (ultra vires)

  - parliament don't get a say / involved

  - not democratic

  - can get complex due to how many are being created