UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is "primary legislation"?
AThe most important laws passed by Parliament (Acts of Parliament) ✓
BLocal bylaws and minor regulations passed by local councils for their area
CLaws and precedents made by the courts through their judgments over time
DSecondary rules and regulations made by government departments and ministers
Explanation
Primary legislation refers to Acts of Parliament — laws that are debated and passed by Parliament. "Secondary legislation" (statutory instruments) is made by the government under authority from primary legislation.
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