Statutory Instruments are:

Statutory Instruments are:

• A. Primary legislation enacted by Parliament
• B. International treaties
• C. Delegated legislation created by ministers and government departments
• D. Court orders

Answer: (C)

Statutory Instruments are a form of delegated legislation, created by ministers and government departments under powers granted by an Act of Parliament. This means Parliament provides the framework and authority, and the detailed rules, regulations, or orders are then made by those in the executive to implement or adjust the law without passing a new Act. They’re legally binding and can be used to bring an Act into force, fill in technical details, or update provisions more quickly. Parliament still scrutinises them, and some may require a specific parliamentary procedure, but they do not go through the full primary legislation process. They are not primary legislation enacted by Parliament, not international treaties, and not court orders.

Statutory Instruments are a form of delegated legislation, created by ministers and government departments under powers granted by an Act of Parliament. This means Parliament provides the framework and authority, and the detailed rules, regulations, or orders are then made by those in the executive to implement or adjust the law without passing a new Act. They’re legally binding and can be used to bring an Act into force, fill in technical details, or update provisions more quickly. Parliament still scrutinises them, and some may require a specific parliamentary procedure, but they do not go through the full primary legislation process. They are not primary legislation enacted by Parliament, not international treaties, and not court orders.