This is law made by parliament directly in exercise of the legislative power conferred upon it by the Constitution. The product of parliament‟s legislative process is an Act of Parliament e.g. The Mining Act4.
Sec 3(1) (b) of the Judicature Act recognizes legislation or statues law as a source of law of Kenya by the words “All other written laws”. These words encompass:
1. Certain Acts of the UK Parliament applicable in Kenya.
2. Certain Acts of the Indian Parliament applicable in Kenya
3. Acts of the legislative council
4. Acts of the Parliament of Kenya.
Statute law legislation is a principal source of law applicable throughout
(Visited 30 times, 1 visits today)
Share this:
