Statutory instrument

Okay, kiddo. Do you know what rules are? Like the ones your parents give you, such as no eating cookies before dinner?

Well, the government has rules too, but there are a lot of them. Sometimes they need to make new rules or change old ones. But they can’t just do it whenever they want. They have to follow a process called “legislation.”

Legislation is like asking a teacher for permission before doing something new. The government has to go through many steps before they can make a new rule. One of those steps is called “statutory instrument.” It’s like putting a post-it note on the fridge with a new rule written down.

A statutory instrument is a special document that sets out a new or changed rule. It’s a way for the government to make the rules they need quickly, without having to change the whole law. Think of it as a shortcut to make rules.

These new rules are important because they affect people’s lives. For example, if the government wants to change how much tax people pay, they have to make a new rule. They can use a statutory instrument to do this.

So, in summary, a statutory instrument is like a note to ourselves (and to everyone else) to follow new rules or changes in old ones. The government uses this tool to make new rules quickly and efficiently.