Parliamentary Law Making Flashcards
Who sits in the House of Lords?
Life peers who have not been elected
Who sits in the House of Commons?
Members of Parliament who have been elected
What Act limits House of Lords power in Parliament?
Parliament Act 1911 and 1994
Dicey’s Parliamentary Supremacy elements?
Parliament can make law on any matter
No parliament can bind a future parliament
No body can overrule parliament
What are the bill types?
Government Bill
Private Member Bill
Public Bill
Hybrid Bill
Who can introduce a Government Bill?
Government
Example of a Government Bill?
Criminal Justice and Court Act 2015
Who can introduce a Private Member Bill?
Members of Parliament
Example of Private Member Bill?
Child Abduction Act 1983
What are the two ways a Private Member Bill can be introduced?
Ballot
10 Minute Rule
Who does the Public Bill affect?
The whole country
Example of a Public Bill?
Sentencing and Punishment Act 2012
Who does a Private Bill affect?
Individuals/Corporations
Example of Private Bill?
Faversham Oyster Fishery Company Bill 2016
Who does a Hybrid Bill affect?
Person/Place
Example of a Hybrid Bill?
Cross Rail Acts
Definition of Green Paper?
Consultative document issued by the government putting forward proposal for the reform of the law and invites suggestions
Definition of White Paper?
A document issued by the government which states the decisions as to how it will reform the law
Difference between Green and White Paper?
Green paper is consultative while White paper is not
What is the formal legislative process?
Bill is drafted
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee Stage
Report Stage
Third Reading
Ping Pong Stage
Royal Assent
Act for Royal Assent?
Royal Assent Act 1967
Influences on Parliamentary Law Making?
Political
Media
Public Opinion
Pressure Groups
Example of Political Influence on Parliamentary Law Making?
Hunting Act 2004
How is Media an influence on Parliamentary Law Making?
My cause government to respond quicker meaning poor drafted act
Example of Media Influence on Parliamentary Law Making?
Dangerous Dog Act 1991
How can Public Opinion influence Parliamentary Law Making?
Scientific discoveries
Example of Public Opinion on Parliamentary Law Making?
2007 smoking ban
What are the two types of pressure groups?
Sectional
Cause
Definition of Sectional Pressure Group?
Represent interest of a particular group of people
Example of a Sectional Pressure Group?
Law Society
Definition of Cause Pressure Group?
Exists to promote a particular cause
Example of Cause Pressure Group?
Green Peace
