Process of law making

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Green Paper
before putting a bill before parliament, the government publishes a green paper
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White Paper
a document setting out plans for legislation
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How Many Stages Of A Bill?
5
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First Reading
formality stage
where the bill is read in the chamber and a vote is taken
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Second Reading
Where the main debate takes place.
principles are considered
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Committee Stage
The bill is examined in detail by a small number of MPs from different parties
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Report Stage
the committee will report back to the house and will propose changes to the bill if necessary
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Third Reading
The tidying up stage, aiming to close any loopholes and a final vote
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Card 2

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a document setting out plans for legislation

Back

White Paper

Card 3

Front

5

Back

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Card 4

Front

formality stage
where the bill is read in the chamber and a vote is taken

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Where the main debate takes place.
principles are considered

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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