Delegated legislation, or secondary legislation, is a law that is made by a governmental body other than the legislature. The legislation often delegates legislative powers to other government bodies such as the local government, public corporations, etc. to create laws that are specific to their jurisdiction. This is because the legislature may not have the necessary expertise to create laws for specific regions or agencies.
Though these non-legislative bodies are given the power to make laws, these laws are regulated by the legislature to ensure that they do not lead to abuse of power and that they abide by the legislative standards in the country.
Delegated legislation, or secondary legislation, is a law that is made by a governmental body other than the legislature. The legislation often delegates legislative powers to other government bodies such as the local government, public corporations, etc. to create laws that are specific to their jurisdiction. This is because the legislature may not have the necessary expertise to create laws for specific regions or agencies.
Though these non-legislative bodies are given the power to make laws, these laws are regulated by the legislature to ensure that they do not lead to abuse of power and that they abide by the legislative standards in the country.
