What is the difference between a 'Statutory Instrument' and a 'Consultation Paper'?

Trancendental said:

What is the difference between a 'Statutory Instrument' and a 'Consultation Paper'?

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one is an instument, the other is a paper

erm dunno

'Statutory Instrument'
Statutory Instruments are known as secondary or subordinate legislation. They normally consist of an order, regulations, rules or a scheme and are made under powers conferred by primary legislation (an enabling Act.) Subordinate legislation makes detailed provisions, which supplement the enabling Act. Subordinate legislation is also used when frequent or speedy changes in the law are required.

'Consultation Paper'
Consultations papers are an opportunity for stakeholders and the wider public to contribute on potential new bills proposed by the government.

serin said:

one is an instument, the other is a paper

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They are both papers but is a 'consultation paper' something I could use as evidence to proove something? I cannot find a statutory paper with the same content as the consultation paper.

EDIT: Tas SI, where you find that?

Well I knew that stuff from my law module but just pulled up the statutory instrument definition on google.

and I doubt you could use a consultation paper in a court of law unless it's formed an act or SI.

Or (on shakier ground) a legal precedent has been set in another case which has led to the consultation paper being drafted.