Structure Of A Statute

Question 1

What does the top part of statute consist of?

Answer 1

• royal coat of arms
• short title (must have authority to refer to statute as this)
• chapter number

Question 2

What does the part under the short title consist of?

Answer 2

Citation
Long title - purpose of the act.
End date - date of royal assent - when a statute comes into force

Question 3

What does the bit under the long title consist of?

Answer 3

Enacting formula Commons + Lords = Parliament. E.F introduces the main part of the statute.

Question 4

What is the Preamble?

Answer 4

The Preamble is a brief description of the act, normally under enacting formula found in older statues.

Question 5

What are sections divided into?

Answer 5

Subsection, sub paragraphs and paragraphs

Question 6

What happens towards the end of a statue?

Answer 6

Interpretation explains the meanings of certain words in the statue. The extent explains how far the statue extends. Ends - some acts consist of schedules in which contain administrative and other material.