Primary legislation

English Common Law (II)

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Professional Development, English
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walter mickey
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This legislation consists of Acts of Parliament or statute.
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Secondary legislation
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Law created by government ministers under powers given to them by an Act of Parliament. Also known as delegated legislation.
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Separation of Powers
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The constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in any person or institution. It divides governmental authority into three branches: legislative, executive and judiciary.
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Statute
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A law that has been approved by both Houses of Parliament and has been given Royal Assent by the Monarch. Also known as an Act of Parliament.
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Statutory instrument
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A type of delegated (or secondary) legislation.
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Statutory interpretation
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The process by which courts interpret and apply legislation.
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Trial Court
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A court where cases are tried in the first place, as opposed to an appellate court.
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