Parlimentry Law Making - Finished Flashcards
What is a Bill
A proposal for a new Law
What are the 2 documents proposed before a Bill is made
Green Paper
White Paper
What is a Green Paper
Document issued by the government
- Contains proposals for debate and discussion about legislative proposals
Are there any initial discussions for a Green Paper
Yes
- The green paper gives people inside and outside an opportunity to give feedback
Why are there discussions initially about the concept of a Green Paper
It brings in different views and aspects from different people
- Ensures the best variant of the bill is chosen
What colour paper is the Green Paper printed on
Unsurprisingly, it is printed on pale green paper
What is a White Paper
The next document issued by a government department
- Contains detailed proposals for legislation
What is the difference between the Green and White Paper
The White paper is more informative and descriptive about the legislative proposal
What is significant about the White Paper stage
It is the final stage of the paper before it enters the Parliament in the form of a bill
Who proposes the Bill in parliament
The minister responsible for the department must introduce the bill
Which House is the bill usually introduced in, and to who?
House of Commons to the rest of Parliament
How many stages does a Bill go through (exclusing the paper process)
6
Name the 6 stages a bill goes through to become a Law
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee Stage
Report Stage
Third Reading
Royal Assent
Explain the FIrst Reading
Aims and title off the bill are read out. No debate
Verbal vote to decide whether it goes to second reading
If the First Reasing is successful when does the Second reading take place
Often set as the next day