process of law making Flashcards
What is a green paper?
A green paper contains several alternative policies, which will be discussed before a final judgement is made
What is a white paper?
A white paper is a more authorative report, and is seen as a statement of government policy
Which paper comes first, green or white?
The green paper comes first and then the white
What needs to happen in order for parliament to consider creating, or altering an existing law?
There has to be a protest or petition from the public
What is a bill?
A bill is a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
What is an act?
An act is a written law passed by parliament
Which stage comes first in the law making process?
The consultation stage comes first
What is the consultation stage
The consultation stage is when the government introduces the new law i.e proposing the green paper
What comes after the consultation stage?
The first reading comes after the consultation stage
Explain the first reading
The first reading is simply when the government reads out the bill for everyone
What reading comes after the first reading
The second reading
Explain the second reading?
The second reading is the main debating stage, in the entire process. This is where the MP’s give their opinions on the bill being proposed
what comes after the second reading?
The committee stage
Explain the committee stage
The committee stage is when MP’s look at the bill with specialists on the subject. This is to get a better insight. This is also the stage where changes can be made.
What is the name of the specialists who are present at the committee stage called?
The select committee
