First Principles of Business Law

2.3. Different types of Act

Legislation takes different forms, depending on the circumstances. Sometimes a completely new Act is needed. In other cases, the provisions of an existing Act can be changed.

Special terms are used to distinguish between different types of Acts. You should know what the difference is between the kinds of Act listed below. Click on each of them for more information.

Then select the type of Act that would be suitable for the legislation needed in the case-study.