What is primary legislation?
Q: What is primary legislation?
A: Primary legislation consists of Acts of Parliament or statute.
Q: What is secondary legislation?
A: Secondary legislation (also called delegated legislation) is the granting of additional law-making powers to another branch of government by an Act or statute.
Q: Is the European Union a parliamentary system of government?
A: Yes, the European Union is a parliamentary system of government.
Q: What are the three processes of law in the European Union?
A: The three processes of law in the European Union are primary legislation, secondary legislation, and supplementary law.
Q: What does supplementary law cover?
A: Supplementary law covers any gaps between primary and secondary legislation and includes International law.
Q: What is the difference between primary and secondary legislation?
A: Primary legislation consists of Acts of Parliament or statute and has priority over secondary legislation, which is granted by an Act or statute to another branch of government to create additional laws.
Q: What is another name for secondary legislation?
A: Secondary legislation is also called delegated legislation.
