6.4 - Parliament - The legislative process Flashcards
What are 2 types of bills that are introduced into Parliament?
- Government bills
- Private Member’s Bills
What is the most common bill to be introduced into Parliament?
Government bills
What acts mean that a legislative bill can still become law even if it is opposed by the House of Lords?
Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949
What are the 3 different ways Private Member’s Bills can be introduced?
- Ballot
- Ten Minute
- Presentation
How does the ballot system work for Private Member’s Bills?
A ballot is held at the beginning of each parliament in which MPs can put forward proposals for a Private Member’s Bill. 20 Bills enter the ballot and the top 7 are debated
What does the lack of Private Member’s Bills that become law show?
That backbenchers have very little influence
What Private Member’s Bill introduced by John Nicholson MP failed due to Justice Minister Sam Gyimah filibustering until time ran out?
Sexual Offences Pardon Bill - Turing Bill
What Private Member’s Bill became law in 2018 which required local councils to provide more support for people threatened with homelessness?
The Homelessness Reduction Act 2018
What Private Member’s Bill came law in 2014 which made it possible for members of the House of Lords to resign their peerage, as well as providing a mechanism to expel peers?
House of Lords Reform Act 2014
STAGES OF A BILL THROUGH PARLIAMENT
STAGES OF A BILL THROUGH PARLIAMENT
What are the 6 stages in the legislative process?
- First reading
- Second reading
- Committee stage
- Report stage
- Third reading/transfer
- Royal assent
What is debated in the second reading?
The main principles of the bill
What was the last bill to be defeated at the second reading?
Shops Bill in 1986
