Long description

This figure is a diagram. The text inside the central circle states ‘Sources of law in England and Wales’. Outside this circle are six separate circles which surround the central circle like the numbers of a clock. Starting with the first outer circle, which is positioned where the number 12 would appear on a clock, and moving clockwise, each of the six circles identifies a source of law as follows: European Convention on Human Rights, The Welsh Assembly (Senedd), UK Parliament, Common law, European Union and Historical sources.

Some of the outer circles have a number of branches with sub-categories. The Welsh Assembly (Senedd) has two branches: primary legislation and secondary legislation. The UK Parliament has two branches: primary legislation and secondary legislation. The European Union has three branches: treaties, Regulations and Directives. The Historical sources circle has two branches: previous parliaments and institutional writers.