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Delegated legislation: glossary of key terms
Our explanations of key terms to help you understand the delegated legislation system at Westminster and the debate about its reform
Delegated legislation: the problems with the process
There are problems with both the delegation of powers to make delegated legislation and the scrutiny of the Statutory Instruments (SIs) that arise from those powers. This report sets out some of the central problems that need to be resolved with respect to each of these two aspects of the system.
Delegated Legislation: Frequently Asked Questions
What is delegated legislation? What is Parliament’s role in it? And what is a ‘Henry VIII’ power? We answer your questions
Democratic control of political power matters: keynote address by Steve Baker MP
The full text of the keynote address given by Steve Baker MP at the launch of the Hansard Society Delegated Legislation Review, 2 November 2021.
The Hansard Society Delegated Legislation Review: An introduction
The Hansard Society has long argued that the system of delegated legislation is not fit for purpose. This leaflet explains our Delegated Legislation Review.
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Delegated legislation: glossary of key terms
Delegated legislation: the problems with the process
Delegated Legislation: Frequently Asked Questions
The Hansard Society Delegated Legislation Review: An introduction
