United Kingdom legislation

United Kingdom legislation comes from a number of different sources. The United Kingdom does not have a single body of legislation, but is divided into three states, each with its own laws and legal system: England and Wales (English law), Scotland (Scots law), and Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland law).

Modern sources of legislation

Parliament of the United Kingdom

• Acts of the United Kingdom Parliament
• Statutory instruments (for example, orders or regulations) made by a Minister or by the Queen-in-Council, generally subject either to parliamentary approval (affirmative procedure) or parliamentary disallowance; these are made either under Acts or by the royal prerogative.

Scottish Parliament

• Acts of the devolved Scottish Parliament, and statutory instruments made by the Scottish Executive (likewise subject to approval or disallowance by the Scottish Parliament)

National Assembly for Wales

• Statutory instruments made by the National Assembly for Wales

Northern Ireland Assembly

• Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and statutory instruments made by Northern Ireland Departments

European Union

• Decisions, directives and regulations of the European Communities.

Historical sources of legislation

• Parliament of England (13th century - 1707)
• Parliament of Scotland (13th century - 1707)
• Parliament of Ireland (13th century - 1800)
• Parliament of Great Britain (1707 - 1800)
• Parliament of Northern Ireland (1921 - 1972)

See also

• List of Acts of Parliament in the United Kingdom
• Legislation

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