This topic provides a general introduction to UK legislation, tells you which types of legislation are carried on SLD and whether or not they are revised, and also explains how the text of legislation is presented on SLD.
SLD contains only UK domestic legislation. European Union legislation can be accessed via the EU law portal EUR-Lex.
In this topic
Introduction to UK Legislation
Division into Primary and Secondary Legislation
Types of Secondary Legislation
Primary Legislation (Unrevised)
Amendments in the amended legislation
Amendments in the amending legislation
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