bills Flashcards
1
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public bills - definition
A
- involve matters of public policy and will generally have a national effect
- put forward by government and may concern crime, equal opportunities, tax etc
2
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public bills - example
A
the Criminal Justice Act 2003
3
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private bills - definition
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- concern matters that affect individual people or organisations
- put forward by the government
4
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private bills - example
A
university college act 1996
5
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private member bills - definition
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- put forward by an individual MP
- a limited time they can propose their bills
- each parliamentary session - 20 members chosen to present
6
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private member bills - example
A
abortion act 1967
