Formal introduction of Bill into the House of Commons
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Second reading
Main debate on Bill's principals
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Committee stage
Clause by clause consideration of the Bill by a select committee
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Report stage
Committee reports suggested amendments back to the House of Commons
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Third stage
Final debate on the Bill
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Ping Pong
When the Act is passed from the House of Commons to the House of Lords.
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Royal Assent
The Bill is sent to the Queen for her assent
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Parliament
Made up by the House of Commons and the House of Lords
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Parliament supremacy
According to Dicey, this is when Parliament can make any laws they want, they have the right to change any law, and the law is kept even if incorrect information is used.
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European Communities Act 1972
The Act when the United Kingdom joined the European Union.
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Human Rights Act 1998
Where all the Acts of Parliament have to be compatiable with the European Convention on Human Rights
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Government's firm proposals for new law
Back
White paper
Card 3
Front
Formal introduction of Bill into the House of Commons
Back
Card 4
Front
Main debate on Bill's principals
Back
Card 5
Front
Clause by clause consideration of the Bill by a select committee
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