CIMA BA4 · Chapter 9 · Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is an example of delegated (secondary) legislation in the UK?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) A statutory instrument made by a government minister under powers granted by an Act of Parliament
Explanation
Delegated legislation is law made by a person or body under authority given by Parliament in an enabling (parent) Act. Statutory instruments, byelaws and Orders in Council are the main forms. An Act is primary legislation, court decisions are case law, and textbooks are at most persuasive.
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