Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004

The Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its primary purpose is to simplify the statute book by repealing obsolete, spent, unnecessary or otherwise defunct legislation. Acts of this nature are typically passed periodically to remove unnecessary laws, making the legal system more accessible and efficient. The Act covers a wide range of topics and legislation enacted over a significant period. Repeals are typically based on recommendations made by the Law Commission or similar bodies charged with law reform. The aim is to remove laws which are no longer relevant, have been superseded by later legislation, or have become factually redundant. The process involves careful examination of the identified legislation to ensure that its repeal will not have unintended consequences or disrupt existing legal arrangements. The repeals enacted by the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 contribute to the ongoing task of modernizing and streamlining UK law.