AC1.1 Process of Law Making Flashcards
What are the 9 stages in the governments process of law making?
green paper white paper 1st reading 2nd reading committee stage report stage 3rd reading other house / pingpong royal assent
what is the purpose of the green paper?
documen concerning proposed legislation to the government
what is the purpose of the white paper?
government paper presented to parliament regarding legilsation
1st reading
Bill name read out and its aims. Vote is taken.
2nd reading
main debate takes place and another vote.
commitee stage
chosen group of representatives look closely at the bill and address issues, also suggest amendments
report stage
committee report back to the full House who then take a vote on the proposed amendments.
3rd reading
final vote taken on the bill.
other house / pingpong
All above stages are repeated in the other house where ping ponging takes place. Ping ponging is when the bill moves between the 2 houses when amendments have been made so that the amendments are agreed upon by both houses.
royal assent
monarch signs the bill
Act of Parliament
Law / legislation
