Delegation of statutory powers | Practical Law

Delegation of statutory powers | Practical Law

This practice note discusses ways that recipients of statutory functions can arrange for their powers and duties to be exercised or performed by others. In particular, the note discusses the Carltona doctrine and the use of statutory regimes for contracting-out and delegation.

Delegation of statutory powers

Practical Law UK Practice Note 7-383-9733 (Approx. 11 pages)

Delegation of statutory powers

by Daniel Greenberg CB, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and Practical Law Public Sector
Maintained • England, Wales
This practice note discusses ways that recipients of statutory functions can arrange for their powers and duties to be exercised or performed by others. In particular, the note discusses the Carltona doctrine and the use of statutory regimes for contracting-out and delegation.