Lec 2: Finding the Law

Question 1

How is primary legislation made in the UK ?

Answer 1

It’s passed into the Houses of Parliament. It starts as a bill in the HOC and then goes through many readings. It is then passed onto the HOL where it will also go through all the readings. The king will give the royal assent. Once it has gone through this lengthy process, it becomes an act of parliament. Secondary legislation takes the form of statutory instruments with powers delegated by parliament to the executive. It may be challenged in courts under ultra vires.

Question 2

What an act consists of ?

Answer 2

-The short title
-The citation
-The long title
-Date of royal assent
-Enacting Formula
-Main body divided into sections, subsections, paragraphs and subparagraphs

Question 3

What can you find in an act ?

Answer 3

-Short title-
-Citation-
-Long Title-
-Date of royal Assent-
-Enacting formula -
-Main body divided into sections, subsections, paragraphs and subparagraphs

Question 4

What is the short title of the HRA 1998?

Answer 4

Human Righst Act 1998

Question 5

What is the citation for the HRA 1998 ?

Answer 5

HRA 1998 C42

Question 6

What is the long title of the HRA 1998 ?

Answer 6

An act giving further effects to rights and freedom guaranteed under the EU on Human Rights

Question 7

What was the date the HRA 1998 was given Royal Asssent ?

Answer 7

9th November 1998

Question 8

What was the enacting formula of the HRA 1998 ?

Answer 8

The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) was enacted to make it easier for people in the UK to enforce their rights in domestic courts. The HRA incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law. The HRA covers 16 human rights, including the right to life, freedom from torture, and freedom of expression.