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How is a law passed through Government? |
1) Green and white paper 2) First reading 3) Second reading 4) Committee stage 5) Report stage 6) Third reading 7) The ‘other house’ 8) Royal assent |
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What is the Green Paper? |
A discussion document presented and necessary changes are made to the new law proposal. |
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What is the White Paper? |
A finalised version of the new law which is sent off to Parliament. |
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What happens at the first reading? |
The bill is introduced with a formal reading of title and a discussion to set a date for the second reading. |
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What happens at the second reading? |
A full debate that considers the principles of the bill and a vote is taken. |
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What happens at the Committee stage? |
18 MPs discuss the bills fine details line-by-line and make amendments. |
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What happens at the Report stage? |
The committee reports back to the full House on any changes made. The others may amend or reverse changes once heard. |
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What happens at the third reading? |
Debate bill in its amended state. |
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What happens at the ‘other house’? |
Goes through the same process at the ‘other house’. |
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What happens at the Royal assent? |
The Queen formally agrees to make the bill an Act of Parliament (new law). |
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What are weaknesses of charities? |
Competition |
