Legislation and Delegated Legislation Flashcards
Learn about the legislative process
What is the legislative process in order?
First reading Second reading Committee stage Report stage Third reading Repeat in the other house Consideration of amendments Royal assent Commencement
What is a Bill?
A proposal for a new law, or proposal to change an existing law
Who can introduce a new bill?
The government
Individual Lords
Individual MPs
Private individuals/ organisations
What are the strengths of legislation?
Parity Participation Publicity Sovereignty Reactive Consolidative
What are the weaknesses of legislation?
Lack of expertise Lengthy process Social needs not met Complex Limited production
Why might bills fail?
The other house may not agree
End of parliamentary session
What is the guillotine?
A method that reduces the time taken for legislative process
When does parliament use the guillotine?
When there is an emergency and a quick decision must be made
What are the four main areas of critique regarding legislation?
Vague and complex language
Confused when legislation tried to provide for every eventuality
Illogical section placement
Relevent laws are not always consolidated
