Secondary legislation is used to add to or make changes to existing acts of parliament and often contains the ‘nuts and bolts’ of environmental law. Statutory instruments (SIs) are the most frequently used type of secondary legislation. Engaging in the scrutiny of SIs has become more important since the UK’s exit from the EU as UK governments are now responsible for making and revising all environmental law.

This briefing sets out the steps involved in scrutinising SIs and tips on how best to engage with parliamentarians, based on experience gathered during the Greener UK coalition that has continued under the Legislation and Governance Unit as well as input from our network of experts.

For more information, contact:

Sophia Greacen, senior policy adviser: sgreacen@green-alliance.org.uk