AC1.1 Describe processes used in law making Flashcards
Parliament is made up of
House of commons, House of lords and the Monarch
What is the HOC
Made up of MPs voted in by the public from their constituency.
What is the HOL
Contains heredity peers whose families are born lord as well as individuals who have been appointed Lords
Monarch
The Queen/King who is head of state in the Uk. All bills have to get approval from the monarch before being passed as a law.
To create a law it starts with
A green paper then a white paper
Green paper
Allows public consultation on a potential new law to be discussed.
White paper
After consultation a white paper is created with formal proposals. This allows a draft act (a bill) to be created & presented to Parliament.
What is the government process
First reading, Second reading, Committee stage, Report stage, Third reading, Royal assent, Bill then becomes an Act of parliament.
First reading
Name of the bill and main aims read out. Formal vote taken.
Second reading
Main debate of bill followed by another vote.
Committee stage
A group of representatives look at the bill to address any issues and suggest possible changes.
Report stage
Committee report back to the house who then vote on any proposed amendments.
Third Reading
Final Vote on the bill taking place.
Royal Assent
The Monarch signs the bill. She cannot refuse a it is now a symbolic stage as the Head of state.
What happens after the Government Process
The Bill then becomes an Act of Parliament.
What 2 parts make up the Judicial Processes.
Judicial Precedent, Statutory Interpretation
Judicial Precedent
- Law made by judges in court. When a case appears before them they must make a judgement and this forms the law. It must be followed in similar cases in the future.
- This is called “common law”, that is judge made law.
- There is a court hierarchy system and lower courts (magistrates court) must abide by the decisions and rules made by higher courts.
Statutory Interpretation
This is where judges in superior courts (court of appeal) are called upon to interpret the meaning of the law and make a verdict on the case.
