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Statutory Instruments (SIs) are a form of legislation which allow the provisions of an Act of Parliament to be subsequently brought into force or altered without Parliament having to pass a new Act.
They are also referred to as secondary, delegated or subordinate legislation.
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Secondary legislation
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