The different stages a bill must go through to become law. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Green Papers
Green Papers
Consultative docs proposing new ideas & inviting discussion
White Papers
White Papers
Detailed govt policy statements that can lead to draft bills
First Reading stage
First Reading stage
Bill formally introduced without debate
Second Reading stage
Second Reading stage
General principles debated & voted on
Committee Stage
Committee Stage
Detailed examination & amendments by Public Bill Committee
Report Stage
Report Stage
Whole house considers bill with committee amendments; further amendments can be made
Third Reading stage
Third Reading stage
Final debate & vote; no further amendments allowed
House of Lords stages
House of Lords stages
Similar process: 5 readings/stages like Commons
'Ping-pong' in legislation
'Ping-pong' in legislation
Back & forth between houses until both agree on final text
Royal Assent
Royal Assent
Monarch formally approves bill, making it law
Commencement
Commencement
When provisions of new law come into effect
EU Withdrawal Agreement Act Royal Assent date
EU Withdrawal Agreement Act Royal Assent date
23rd January 2020