Legislazione

Legislazione is the system of laws and legal rules created and enforced by a state to regulate behavior, organize institutions, and govern rights and obligations. It encompasses statutory acts enacted by the legislative branch, as well as secondary or administrative rules issued to implement or apply those laws. The term also covers the process and methods by which laws are formulated, debated, adopted, and published, contributing to the coherence and accessibility of the legal order.

Primary legislation consists of statutes or laws passed by the legislature, often following formal procedures, deliberation, and approval by one or more chambers. Secondary or regulatory legislation includes decrees, regulations, or ordinances that implement and specify the details of primary laws. In many jurisdictions, certain types of delegated or emergency instruments, such as decree laws or decree legislatives, occupy a special place with specific conditions for validity and sunset clauses.

The legislative process typically involves proposal or draft bills, committee examination, debates, and votes, culminating in promulgation by the head of state or another constitutional authority and publication in an official gazette. Once published, laws take effect according to their terms, whereas implementing regulations may specify timelines, procedures, and administrative bodies responsible for enforcement. Legislation is influenced by international law and European Union rules in many systems, and it is complemented by case law and constitutional jurisprudence that interpret and shape its application.