Which of the following is a primary advantage of delegated legislation?

Answer options:

It receives full democratic scrutiny in Parliament.

It saves parliamentary time and allows for rapid response to emergencies.

It cannot be challenged in the courts.

It is always drafted by elected Members of Parliament.

How to approach this question

Consider why Parliament delegates its law-making power to others.

Full Answer

B.It saves parliamentary time and allows for rapid response to emergencies.✓ Correct

The main advantages of delegated legislation are that it saves parliamentary time, allows for the use of expert knowledge (e.g., technical regulations), and enables rapid responses to emergencies (e.g., public health orders).

Common mistakes

Believing delegated legislation is immune from judicial review.

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