UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is "primary legislation"?
ASecondary rules and regulations made by government departments and ministers
BLaws and precedents made by the courts through their judgments over time
CLocal bylaws and minor regulations passed by local councils for their area
DThe most important laws passed by Parliament (Acts of Parliament) ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The most important laws passed by Parliament (Acts of Parliament).
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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