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Discover LudwigThe phrase "secondary legislation" is correct and usable in written English.
It refers to laws and regulations that are made by government agencies and bodies under the authority of primary legislation (laws passed by the legislative branch) in order to provide more specific details and guidelines on how the primary legislation should be implemented or enforced. An example of using "secondary legislation" in a sentence could be: "The primary legislation passed by Parliament outlined the general principles of environmental protection, but it was the secondary legislation created by the Department of Environmental Affairs that specified the specific regulations for waste management and pollution control."
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But growing pressure could push legislators to give secondary legislation "language that permits more local meddling," he said.
There are different methods of scrutinising secondary legislation in parliament.
Cracknells's figures show that secondary legislation has doubled in the last two decades.
But Strathclyde opted to let lords review secondary legislation without having the power to veto it.
The parliament has to agree to the welfare changes in secondary legislation.
It noted: "[T]his government has displayed a penchant for secondary legislation.
No votes or pieces of secondary legislation have been agreed by the government".
The Palestinian Authority may promulgate secondary legislation regarding the powers and responsibilities transferred to it.
Finally, the article addresses the reception of Community secondary legislation, especially directives (Part III).
The changes are outlined in secondary legislation that is due to be implemented without debate.
Then there are around 50 pieces of secondary legislation to get through.
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