English Legal System 3 - Sources of Law and Legislative Process in England and Wales

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we explore the sources of law in the English legal system, with a special focus on the structure and operation of the legislative process.📘 Key topics include:The primacy of Acts of Parliament as the supreme source of lawHow bills become law: the roles of the House of Commons and House of LordsTypes of legislation: primary statutes vs delegated legislationHow Parliament delegates legislative power and how controls are maintainedThe constitutional significance of the Parliament Acts and how the Commons can bypass the Lords under certain conditionsCritical reflections on the democratic legitimacy of the House of Lords🧠 This episode is essential for understanding the legislative landscape that underpins all areas of English law — from constitutional law to criminal procedure.📲 Study the full CELE SQE training programme with textbooks, quizzes, and guided lectures via the PASS-SQE App or at celetraining.com