How does the UK Parliament scrutinies the executives

How Parliament scrutinies the executives

The Work of Backbenches

• Backbenches working together have the power to reject government proposals
• Outnumber the front benches
• Whips puts them in line, backbenches can put forward legislation

Lords in Action

• Lords can check the government by scrutinising proposals and offering amendments
• Can reject bills: e..g NHS Bill

Debates and Motions

• Debates provide opportunity for MP's to hold government to account on…