Delegated legislation: past paper questions
Real questions on delegated legislation
The newest 20 of 32 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 9084/11 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[10]
Explain the effects of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 on delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · May/June 2026 · Q7b[15]
Discuss whether the parliamentary controls on delegated legislation are adequate.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2026 · Q5[10]
Discuss the criticisms of delegated legislation. Section B Answer two questions
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[10]
Explain the effects of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 on delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2026 · Q7b[15]
Discuss whether the parliamentary controls on delegated legislation are adequate.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2025 · Q4[6]
Describe two ways in which Parliament can control delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2025 · Q2[2]
Identify two types of delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · October/November 2025 · Q4[6]
Describe two ways in which Parliament can control delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2025 · Q2[2]
Identify two common law rules used by judges to interpret statutes.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2024 · Q7a[10]
Explain the different types of delegated legislation, giving examples of their use.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2024 · Q7b[15]
Discuss the advantages of delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2023 · Q6a[10]
Explain the ways delegated legislation is controlled.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2023 · Q6b[15]
Assess whether these controls are adequate.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2023 · Q7a[10]
Explain the role of the Law Commission.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2023 · Q7b[15]
Assess to what extent the Law Commission has been successful in its role.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · May/June 2023 · Q6a[10]
Describe how statutory instruments are made and controlled.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · May/June 2023 · Q6b[15]
Discuss the advantages of delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2023 · Q4[6]
Describe two types of delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2022 · Q5[25]
Delegated legislation can be controlled by both the courts and parliament. Outline the different types of delegated legislation. Assess the effectiveness of the controls that may be applied to delegated legislation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2022 · Q1[25]
Explain the different types of delegated legislation and a reason each type is necessary. Assess the disadvantages of delegated legislation.
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What examiners said
This was a popular choice among candidates and there were some good answers which considered both the parliamentary and judicial controls, with some examples. Most candidates successfully identified parliamentary controls, such as the enabling act, the Scrutiny Committee and the requirement for consultation. There was some confusion with terminology seen; for example, there was reference to the n...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/12 Q6(a) (Cambridge)
To achieve high marks for this question, responses need to be developed as to evaluation and use of legal authority. Strong responses gave some evaluative content about the controls, for example, the limitations on the affirmative and negative resolution methods and the ability of Parliament to repeal the parent act and withdraw powers. Strong responses also included some strengths of the consulta...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/12 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
Strong responses approached this question with an outline of s3 Law Commissions Act 1965 and some narrative on the composition of the Law Commission. Good responses then went on to consider consolidation, creation, codification and repeal as four key roles of the Law Commission, with a clear definition of each role, supported with examples and an outline of the process carried out by the Law Commi...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/12 Q7(a) (Cambridge)
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