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Explain, using examples, what is meant by delegated legislation. Describe how delegated legislation is controlled by both judges and Parliament.  

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(a) Explain, using examples, what is meant by delegated legislation. Describe how delegated legislation is controlled by both judges and Parliament. An enabling Act of parliament authorises somebody else or another organisation other than parliament to make laws. This form of legislating is called 'delegated legislation'. These powers that have been granted to certain bodies are exercised through statutory instruments, orders in Council, or bye-laws. Examples of delegated legislation by a local authority are the legislating of a Bye-law, made by Bristol city council concerning the fouling of pavements by dogs. This delegated legislation by the council stemmed from the Local government Act 1972. An example of an individual possessing delegated legislative powers was where the secretary of State created Motor cycles (protective Helmets) Regulations 1980, stemming from the parent act - Road Traffic act 1988. When parliament delegates legislation, the powers by the delegated authority are chosen by parliament...

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