Statutory instruments Flashcards
What are used when changes to the law are too bulky or technical to be included in Acts?
Regulations, rules and orders
What is the definition of regulations?
Regulations are intended to fill in the details of substantive law. E.g. all cows in the field require ear tags and there are penalties for failure to comply. 
What is definition of rules?
Rules are usually used to set out the procedures which must be followed, particularly in court processes. E.g. setting out the processes for claims in the civil courts.
What is the definition of orders?
Orders have various specialised functions, including bringing into force sections of acts after they have been passed.
In regulations, what are the paragraphs referred to as?
A regulation, not a section.
In rules, what are the paragraphs refer to as? 
Paragraph is referred to as a rule, not a section.
In orders, what are the paragraphs refer to as?
Each paragraph is referred to as an article, not a section. 
In addition to explanatory notes, what other sections do regulations, rules and orders contain?
Explanatory memoranda
What does S.I. stand for?
Statutory instrument
What does SI/2014/3050 MEAN?
Statutory instrument, 2014 when it came into force, 3050th statutory instrument of that year
