Green and White Papers

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what is the nature of Green papers
announce tentative proposals for discussion. Set out gov proposals and invites comments from interested parties
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what is the nature of White papers
announce firm government policy intended to be implemented. having considered comments, this paper sets out detailed legislative proposals
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what is the purpose of these papers
formal way to discuss ideas. useful when gov knows proposed legislation has the capacity to be controversial. Consult interested parties and ensure all problems are considered.
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give and example of controversial, proposed legislation
'modernising parliament: reforming the house of lords' - abolition of hereditary peers
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when did lack of full consideration lead to the need for later ammendments
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
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what is the nature of White papers

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announce firm government policy intended to be implemented. having considered comments, this paper sets out detailed legislative proposals

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give and example of controversial, proposed legislation

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when did lack of full consideration lead to the need for later ammendments

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