Codifying Statute in United Kingdom

Definition of Codifying Statute

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Codifying Statute : A statute that sets out the whole of the existing law (i.e. both statute law and common law) on a particular subject. Such statutes are extremely rare; an example is the Law of Property Act 1925.

Compare consolidating statute.

See also interpretation of statutes.