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What are the means by which Parliament can impose checks and balances on delegated legislation?
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-Tabling in Parliament
-Sunset clause -Scrutiny committees -Ministerial responsibilities -Regulatory impact statements |
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Explain tabling in Parliament.
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All regulations must be table within a specific time. All members of Parliament receive a copy of every regulation.
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Explain regulatory impact statements.
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This means that before a regulation is made, a report on the economic and social costs and benefits of the regulation must be prepared. This may include community consultation.
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Explain ministerial responsibilities.
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The minister responsible for the particular area can be asked questions in parliament about the use of delegated power.
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Explain scrutiny committees.
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Parliamentary committees are responsible for checking regulations.They also make sure that delegated legislation complies with the views of the community.
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Explain sunset clause.
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All regulations are revoked after 10 years. Local councils are elected bodies and councillors face their communities for election every 4 years.
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