Question

Subordinate legislation includes

• A. Directions and notifications
• B. Acts of Parliament
• C. Rules and Regulations
• D. Both a and c

Hint:

Remember: Acts of Parliament are primary laws, subordinate legislation includes rules, regulations, notifications, and directions made under delegated powers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand subordinate legislation
- It refers to laws or rules made by an authority other than the legislature but under powers delegated by the legislature.
- Examples include rules, regulations, notifications, directions, etc.
Step 2: Differentiate Acts and subordinate legislation
- Acts of Parliament (Option B) are primary legislation made by the legislature.
- Directions, notifications, rules, and regulations are subordinate or delegated legislation, created by authorities empowered by Acts.
Step 3: Correct options
- Directions and notifications (A) are subordinate legislation.
- Rules and regulations (C) are also subordinate legislation.
Hence, Option (D) Both (A) and (C) is correct.