Æfiran Law

The Kingdom of Æfira and its people are governed under the Æfiran legal system. Æfiran law is based on (although not identical with) the common-law system which developed in England. There are four main sources of law:

• The Constitution, adopted in 2008, is the supreme law of Æfira. It defines the basic form of the government; sets out the powers of the King, Parliament and the courts; and guarantees the fundamental rights of the people. The Constitution can be amended only by two-thirds majorities in both Houses of Parliament.
• Acts of Parliament are laws enacted by the legislature. An Act can make, amend or repeal any law, but cannot conflict with the Constitution.
• Orders in Council are subordinate legislation made under powers delegated by Acts of Parliament.
• Common law is the foundation of the legal system in Æfira. It consists of unwritten customs which, by virtue of precedent and the general consent of society, have the force of law; but Parliament can always change or supersede the common law.

All Æfiran legislation is published by His Majesty’s Stationery Office and is freely available online. You are welcome to contact H.M.S.O. if you need help understanding an item of legislation or finding legislation on a particular subject.

The High Court of Justice is Æfira’s supreme court of law. It hears and resolves both civil and criminal cases. Lawyers are licensed by the Crown to give legal advice, represent clients in court, and perform other legal tasks.