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==Statutes==
Since 12 May, 2016 Nauru has a new modern [[Criminal Code]] called the ''Crimes Act 2016'', that reforms various crimes and other legislation. The Nauru ''Crimes Act 2016'' also repeals the [[Queensland Criminal Code]] of 1899, that the [[Parliament of Nauru]] adopted into law (at the time of the independence of Nauru) since 1968.<ref>[http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/index.php/act/view/1168]</ref><ref>[
In addition to British and Australian statutes, and certain regulations applied to Papua New Guinea by Australia during the colonial period, the Parliament of Nauru is the law-making body for Nauru. The law-making process is derived from the legislative process of the British and Australian Parliaments, somewhat simplified as Nauru's Parliament is [[unicameralism|unicameral]]. Unlike the United Kingdom or Australia, however, the enactment of laws in Nauru does not require the assent of the head of State. A bill is enacted when it has been passed by Parliament, and certified as such by the [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]].<ref>[http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament/billsacts.html#how "How does Parliament make laws?"], Parliament of Nauru</ref>
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