Parliamentary law making Flashcards
How many hereditary peers are there in the HoL?
There are 92 hereditary peers
How many life peers are there in the HoL?
Around 700
How many senior bishops are there in the HoL?
26 of the most senior bishops of the Church of England
What is a green paper?
A consultative document issued by the government putting forward proposals for reform of the law.
What is a white paper?
A document issued by the government stating their decisions as to how they are going to reform the law.
What is a Bill?
The name for a draft law going through Parliament before it passes all the parliamentary stages to become an Act of Parliament.
Who is a Government Bill introduced by?
Introduced by the government e.g Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
Who is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by?
It is introduced by an MP e.g. Household Waste Recycling Act 2003
What is a Public Bill?
Public Bills involve matters of public policy and affects the general public. They are introduced by the government e.g. Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment Act 2012
What is a Private Bill?
A Private Bill affects a particular organisation, place or person. They are introduced by organisations e.g. Faversham Oyster Fishery Company Bill 2016
What is a Hybrid Bill?
A Hybrid Bill is introduced by the government but affects an organisation, person or place e.g. Crossrail Acts
What are the law making stages?
First reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading (repeat in other house), royal assent
What is the the first reading?
It is a formal procedure where the name of the Bill is read out. No discussion or vote takes place.
What is the second reading?
This is the main de
