Bills and Legislation
Bills before Parliament
Full text of Public, Private and Hybrid Bills plus their progress through Parliament; includes Acts passed this session.
Acts of Parliament
Full text of all Public General Acts from 1988 and all Local (Private) Acts from 1991 as they were originally enacted.
- Acts of Parliament (as passed) (external link)
- Statute Law Database (external link)
- More about Acts of Parliament
Secondary legislation
Secondary or delegated legislation allows the Government to make changes to the law using powers conferred by an Act of Parliament.
Related Information
How does a Bill become Law?
Our guide shows a Bill's journey through Parliament - find out what happens at each stage.
Bills v Acts
A Bill is a draft law; it becomes an Act if it is approved by a majority in the House of Commons and House of Lords, and formally agreed to by the reigning monarch (known as Royal Assent). An Act of Parliament is a law, enforced in all areas of the UK where it is applicable.
