Give reasons why delegated legislation is often criticized

Delegated Legislation is the law made by extra
parliamentary bodies such as the executive and
judiciary. It is a body of laws made
by bodies which the parliament delegate law making function unto.

Examples of Delegated Legislation
are: 

• Order in Council 
•  Bye Laws  
• Provisional Order  
• Judicial Review

A lot of criticisms have been levied against
delegated legislation. They include the following:

1. Delegated Legislation my lack adequate publicity which
   may make it unknown among the people. People may
   therefore unconsciously run foul of the law.
2. The exercise of delegated
   legislation is against the principle of separation of power.
   Essentially, this principle advocates that governmental functions and
   powers should be shared among the three organs of
   government to prevent despotism and arbitrariness.
3.  Delegated Legislation can lead to
   abuse of power.. The executive may misuse the power of
   delegated legislation if it is not properly and appropriately checked.
4. Delegated Legislation may lead to excessive work
   load on the executive and this may have impact on
   the effectiveness and efficiency of the stale
   administration.
5.  The exercise of delegated
   legislation is undemocratic. Law are supposed to be made by elected representatives but
   in a situation where the executive now exercise such powers it is undemocratic.