Legislative Process

Question 1

what happens in the first reading

Answer 1

the bill is introduced

Question 2

what happens in the second reading

Answer 2

full debate + vote

Question 3

what happens in the committee stage

Answer 3

scrutinised by public bill committee, changes proposed + voted on

Question 4

what happens in the report stage and third reading

Answer 4

amendments, debate + vote on the final bill

Question 5

what happens if changes are made after the bill has gone through HoL

Answer 5

back to HoC, if changes rejected it goes back to HoL, if changed are accepted it is ready for royal assent