Which of the following is NOT a form of delegated legislation?

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which of the following is NOT a form of delegated legislation?

  1. Orders-in-Council
  2. By-laws
  3. Acts of Parliament ✓
  4. Statutory instruments
Explanation

Acts of Parliament are primary legislation made directly by the legislature. They are not delegated.

Delegated legislation is made by other bodies using power given to them by Parliament.

By-laws, orders-in-council, and statutory instruments are all forms of delegated legislation.

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