Why is delegated legislation necessary in modern governments?
Explanation
Why delegated legislation is necessary in modern government are:
(i) Limited time: The parliament is faced with pressure emanating from volume of work and limited time.
(ii) Flexibility and thoroughness: Delegated legislation makes for legislative flexibility and thoroughness.
(iii) Emergency situations: Emergency situations are easily taken care of in delegated legislation.
(iv) Technical language: Delegated legislation is useful, especially in modern governments where technical languages are part of the policy making process.
(v) Experimentation: Delegated legislation is suitable for experimentation
(vi) Quick legislative process: It makes for a quick legislative process.