Types of Del Leg

• Statutory Instruments -

  • Made by : Government Ministers
  • Effect : National effect
  • Characteristics : Regulations, Road Vehicles Regulation 2001. Orders, Foot and Mouth Disease Order. Rules, The Prison Rules 1999. Codes of Practice, PACE.
  • MAJOR FORM OF LAW MAKING -> 3,000 a year

  Example =

  The Rights of the Subject, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
• Orders in Council -

  • Made by : King and the Privy Council
  • Effect : National or Local effect
  • Characteristics : Drafted by Government Ministers and then approved by the King and Privy Council. They can be used in emergency situations under the Emergency Powers Act 1920.

  Example =

  Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• By-Laws -

  • Made by : Local Authorities or Public Corporations
  • Effect : Local effect
  • Characteristics : Local by-laws cover matters of local concern e.g. dog fouling. Public corporation by-laws cover matters that effect the public using their services e.g. smoking on trains. The relevant government departments must approve by-laws to be enforceable.

  Example =

  The Local Government Act 1972