Statutory Reform
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri rɪˈfɔrm/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of examining and amending existing statutes to improve clarity, update provisions, or address new legal needs.
The government initiated statutory reform to simplify the tax code.
- (n.) Legislative actions aimed at repealing, revising, or replacing laws to reflect current policy objectives.
Statutory reform often follows major judicial rulings that highlight legal ambiguities.
Forms
- statutory reforms
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Commentary
Statutory reform typically involves both substantive and procedural changes to statutes and is distinguished from judicial law reform or common law development.
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