SQE Exam Essentials and Preparations

English Legal System 3 - Sources of Law and Legislative Process in England and Wales


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In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we explore the sources of law in the English legal system, with a special focus on the structure and operation of the legislative process.

πŸ“˜ Key topics include:

  • The primacy of Acts of Parliament as the supreme source of law
  • How bills become law: the roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords
  • Types of legislation: primary statutes vs delegated legislation
  • How Parliament delegates legislative power and how controls are maintained
  • The constitutional significance of the Parliament Acts and how the Commons can bypass the Lords under certain conditions
  • Critical reflections on the democratic legitimacy of the House of Lords

🧠 This episode is essential for understanding the legislative landscape that underpins all areas of English law β€” from constitutional law to criminal procedure.

πŸ“² Study the full CELE SQE training programme with textbooks, quizzes, and guided lectures via the PASS-SQE App or at celetraining.com

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