During that time, the Scrutiny of Legislation Committee scrutinises the legislation in accordance with criteria set out in the Legislative Standards Act 1992, which we often refer to as our reverse bill of rights. Like a bill of rights, the act sets out basic principles; however, it does not have the enforceability of a bill of rights.The Scrutiny of Legislation Committee's real function is to identify issues in legislation—anything from poor drafting to a contravention of fundamental legislative principles, such as those on self-incrimination or the acquisition of property without fair compensation.