Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Byelaws (Examples (Local Government Act 1972 (Parent Act, Grants local…
Byelaws
Examples
Local Government Act 1972
Parent Act
Grants local authorities power to make byelaws to control nuisances and for the good rule and government of the whole or part of an area
Act which most byelaws come under
Littering, skateboarding, dog fouling
Parent Act Examples
National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949
National Trust Act 1907
Solicitors Act 1974
British Waterways Act 1971
Railway Byelaws
Transport Act 2000
No smoking or lighted item near railways
Only applies to areas near railways
Must be approved by a government minister
Once drawn up it must go before a government minister or someone in the department under his name
Must be satisfied that it is needed and not defective in wording and doesn't exceed power in the Parent Act
Made by a public body or local authority
Councils, National parks, River authorities, Sea, Rail, Airport authorities, Military, National Trust
Oldest type of delegated legislation
Local Law
Usually made by councils
Usually for minor criminal offences which often result in a fine
Only affect certain geographical areas