process of law Flashcards
1
Q
First reading
A
Contents of bill is read out
2
Q
Second reading
A
Members of lords and commons can debate principles of bill
3
Q
Committee stage
A
Detailed examination of bill
Amendments take place
4
Q
Report stage
A
Detailed examination continues
5
Q
Third reading
A
Bill goes to opposite house it started at for its first reading
Bill is reprinted
6
Q
Consideration of amendments
A
Bill is returned to the house it started at fir any amendments to be considered
If there are any disagreements the bill is sent back
It may go back and forth, this is called ping pong
7
Q
Royal assent
A
King formally agrees to make the bill a law
