Legislation
- Created by: Emily Hinchcliffe
- Created on: 28-05-14 15:45
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- Legislation
- If bills are in the manifesto, they will usually be passed as the government has the mandate
- Government bills are most likely to be passed as they fulfil commitments made in the popular manifesto, however coalition governments blur this
- Private member bills are introduced by MPs. They are rarely passed without government support
- Offer legislation on matters of conscience eg: Abortion Act (1967)
- Impact of the Lords:
- Process is repeated in the Lords
- Royal Assent
- The House of Lords scrutinises legislation in detail, including by experts in the field (eg: Lord Winston - fertility). The House can suggest amendments or pass the bill
- The House of Lords is appointed, not elected. They cannot oppose government bills included in the manifesto (Salisbury Doctirne)
- As the elected chamber, the Commons can push a bill through the Lords using the Parliament Acts (1911 and 49)
- Eg: War Crimes Act (1991), European Parliamentary Elections Act (1999), Sexual Offences (Amandment) Act (2000) and Hunting Act (2004)
- Process is repeated in the Lords
- Private bills usually grant exceptions from existing law, such as assisted suicide
- Legislative process:
- First reading is where the bill is introduced and the date for the second reading is set
- Second reading is where the principles of the bill are outlined. This is followed by some debate
- Committee stage is where a standing committee scrutinises the bill, amending if necessary
- Third reading is where no more changes can be made. The bill is either passed or rejected
- Process is repeated in the Lords
- Royal Assent
- Process is repeated in the Lords
- Third reading is where no more changes can be made. The bill is either passed or rejected
- Committee stage is where a standing committee scrutinises the bill, amending if necessary
- Second reading is where the principles of the bill are outlined. This is followed by some debate
- First reading is where the bill is introduced and the date for the second reading is set
- If bills are in the manifesto, they will usually be passed as the government has the mandate
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