Parliamentary Law Making Flashcards
1
Q
What is also known as act of parliament and statues
A
Laws that are passed by parliament
2
Q
How many are passed each year?
A
60-70 passed each year
3
Q
What are the 5 areas of parliamentary law making?
A
Green & white papers
The formal legalistic process
Influence on parliamentary
Doctrine of parliamentary supremacy and limitations
4
Q
What is green paper?
A
Consultative document asking for the comments of interest parties to the government proposal
5
Q
Who can issue green papers?
A
Maybe issued by a minister
6
Q
What is white paper?
A
Firm proposal for new laws. Must be written as a bill/draft before turning into a law policy
7
Q
What is a bill?
A
Before a law is passed
