1A.1.5 Types of bill Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of public bill?
A
- Government Bill
- Private Member’s Bill
2
Q
Who do public bills affect?
A
The whole country
3
Q
What is the most common type of bill?
A
Government bill
4
Q
Who introduces a Government bill?
A
Ministers introduce them
5
Q
Who introduces a Private Member’s Bill?
A
Introduced by Backbench MPs or by peers in the Lords
6
Q
What are two examples of big Private Member Bills?
A
- Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965
- Abortion Act 1967
7
Q
Who is affected by Private Bills?
A
Individuals, organisations or specific areas
8
Q
Who introduces Private Bills?
A
Introduced by a petition by the people concerned
9
Q
What is a hybrid Bill?
A
Cross between Public and Private. They are introduced by Government, but affect only individuals
