Consolidating Statute in United Kingdom

Definition of Consolidating Statute

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Consolidating Statute : A statute that repeals and re-enacts existing statutes relating to a particular subject. Its purpose is to state their combined effect and so simplify the presentation of the law. It does not aim to alter the law unless it is stated in its long title to be a consolidation with amendments. An example of a consolidating statute is the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

Compare codifying statute.

See also interpretation of statutes.