Delegated legislation

Delegated legislation refers to the power granted by Parliament to another authority to create rules and regulations within a specified area. These rules have the force of law, even though they are not directly enacted by Parliament. Statutory Instruments are one common form of delegated legislation. They are made by government ministers or other authorized bodies under powers conferred by an Act of Parliament. Statutory Instruments provide detailed regulations, rules, or orders to supplement or implement the broader provisions of an Act of Parliament.