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Instrument remains law

A step of type Business step.

Made negative instruments remain law once they reach the end of the 40 day objection period and neither House has objected. Made affirmative instruments remain law once they have been approved by the House(s).

Librarian notes

Scope note: Previously "Instrument remains in effect as law", which was inaccurate for made negatives which come into force after the objection period ends. It is only accurate for made negatives which come into force during the objection period.

Link note: Statutory instrument (intro page)

Date note: Date clock ends

Publication name: Legislation.gov.uk

Publication URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/

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