ACCA LW · Chapter 1 · Question 5 of 10
Which of the following is an example of delegated legislation?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) A statutory instrument made by a government minister under powers in an enabling Act
Explanation
Delegated legislation is law made by a person or body other than Parliament under authority given by an enabling (parent) Act; statutory instruments, byelaws and Orders in Council are the main forms. An Act is primary legislation, a judgment is case law, and textbooks are at most a persuasive secondary source.
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