By Laws

• In the context of by-laws, what does the local government act 1974 do?

  The local government act 1974 grants each local authority the power to make a by-law (s) that concerns their area.
• In addition to local councils, who can make by-laws?

  By laws can also be made by public corporations and certain companies for matters within their jurisdiction
• What is a specific example of a by-law?

  The railways act 1993 states that rail companies can issue by-laws specifying behaviours that is acceptable on their trains and stations.
• What is the significance of the case boddington v British transport police?

  It shows the railways act 1993 in use, the Defendant was in breach of a by law passed by the British rail that was enforced by the courts as a result.