Definition - A law made by
a person or body to which
Parliament has delegated
law-making power.
The Parent (or enabling) Act - Primary
Legislation
Parliament passes
framework and passes
detail to somebody
else.
Geography
Local authorities can be
passed on the geographical
detail specific for that area.
Technical
This may be issues
such as health. So, for
example, the
departure of health
fills out the detail of
the legislation as they
are expertise in that
field.
Parliament doesn't have enough time
and the knowledge to discuss the detail
of the legislation therefore they pass it
on.
By-laws are made by local authorities
and public corporations or companies.
They must be confirmed by the relevant
government minister, and are
enforceable in the courts.
Statutory instruments are laws
made by a government minister
under the authority of a
parent/enabling act.
Emergency
This is where a new law
must be passed quickly so
it goes through the
Houses of Parliament as
they are expertise in
law-making.
Orders in Council
Laws made by the
Queen and Privy
Council which are
enforceable in courts.
Privy Council - A
body made up of
senior current and
former politicians,
senior judges and
members of the
Royal Family.