This document discusses post-legislative scrutiny, the process of reviewing laws after they are passed. It outlines the origins of post-legislative scrutiny in the UK and the current processes used by the House of Commons and House of Lords. It provides the example of a House of Lords committee that recently reviewed the Inquiries Act 2005. While post-legislative scrutiny allows various stakeholders to have input, government departments often reject recommendations to change laws and civil servants involved may lack expertise in the issues. Therefore, the value of post-legislative scrutiny in improving laws remains unclear.
Post-legislative scrutiny aims to evaluate legislation after it has been enacted but there has been debate around how it should be implemented. The document outlines the history of calls for post-legislative scrutiny and different approaches that have been proposed, including government reviews, a joint committee, and select committee inquiries. It also provides an example of the House of Lords' post-legislative scrutiny of the Inquiries Act 2005 where they took a wider view than just examining the Act itself. While pre-legislative scrutiny is generally accepted as improving bills, the value of post-legislative scrutiny is still being determined based on the level of action governments take in response to recommendations.
This document discusses post-legislative scrutiny in the House of Lords. It provides background on how post-legislative scrutiny developed over time in response to recommendations. The House of Lords now establishes ad hoc committees each year to review particular Acts after they are passed. These committees examine both the technical aspects of legislation and its real-world impact. The Mental Capacity Act is used as an example of how post-legislative scrutiny can reveal issues with implementation and lead to improvements in the law.
The President does not have the power to refuse to sign a bill simply because he or she "doesn't like it". The President can only refuse to sign if there are doubts about the bill's constitutionality. In that case, the President can refer the bill back to Parliament to address the concerns. If Parliament does not address the concerns, the President can refer the bill to the Constitutional Court to rule on its constitutionality. If the Court finds the bill constitutional, the President must sign it.
REFORM OF THE SENATE AND LEGISLATIVE FUNCTION: FROM THE CURRENT (ALLEGED) HYP...telosaes
The document discusses proposed reforms to the Senate and legislative process in Italy. Key points of the reform bill include transitioning the Senate to a "Senate of Autonomies" with reduced powers, reducing the number of parliamentarians, and revising the legislative approval process to give more power to the Chamber of Deputies. While critics argue the current bicameral system slows the legislative process, supporters note that laws can be approved quickly when there is political will and that rapidly passed laws may contain unintended consequences due to lack of review time. The document examines examples of both rapid and slow legislative procedures in Italy and their outcomes.
This document summarizes the procedures governing the use of the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949. These Acts restrict the powers of the House of Lords in relation to money bills and other public bills passed by the House of Commons. For money bills, the Lords cannot delay passage for more than one month. For other public bills, if the Lords rejects the same bill in two successive sessions of Parliament at least one year apart, the bill can be presented for royal assent without the Lords' approval. The document provides examples of bills that have been passed using these procedures and discusses legal challenges to the validity of the Parliament Acts.
The British constitution is not codified in a single document but can be found across various sources. It allows flexibility but some argue it should be codified for public access. Key principles include parliamentary supremacy, rule of law, and separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches. However, membership in the EU and international treaties have also impacted the UK legal system.
Parliament consists of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Bills are introduced and debated in both houses before receiving royal assent to become acts. There are several stages of legislative procedure including introduction, committee review, amendments, and debate. Criticisms of the law making process include complex language, over-elaborate acts, and a lack of scrutiny due to time constraints. Parliamentary sovereignty means acts passed by Parliament supersede all other laws, however this has been limited by EU membership and human rights laws.
Parliament is comprised of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. It makes and passes laws, holds the government to account, and enables taxation. The governing party forms the government, which runs departments and proposes new laws. Bills are scrutinized by both Houses before becoming law with royal assent. Committees play an important role in scrutinizing legislation and policies in detail. Citizens can engage with Parliament through contacting their representatives, submitting evidence, visiting, and following committees.
Post-legislative scrutiny aims to evaluate legislation after it has been enacted but there has been debate around how it should be implemented. The document outlines the history of calls for post-legislative scrutiny and different approaches that have been proposed, including government reviews, a joint committee, and select committee inquiries. It also provides an example of the House of Lords' post-legislative scrutiny of the Inquiries Act 2005 where they took a wider view than just examining the Act itself. While pre-legislative scrutiny is generally accepted as improving bills, the value of post-legislative scrutiny is still being determined based on the level of action governments take in response to recommendations.
This document discusses post-legislative scrutiny in the House of Lords. It provides background on how post-legislative scrutiny developed over time in response to recommendations. The House of Lords now establishes ad hoc committees each year to review particular Acts after they are passed. These committees examine both the technical aspects of legislation and its real-world impact. The Mental Capacity Act is used as an example of how post-legislative scrutiny can reveal issues with implementation and lead to improvements in the law.
The President does not have the power to refuse to sign a bill simply because he or she "doesn't like it". The President can only refuse to sign if there are doubts about the bill's constitutionality. In that case, the President can refer the bill back to Parliament to address the concerns. If Parliament does not address the concerns, the President can refer the bill to the Constitutional Court to rule on its constitutionality. If the Court finds the bill constitutional, the President must sign it.
REFORM OF THE SENATE AND LEGISLATIVE FUNCTION: FROM THE CURRENT (ALLEGED) HYP...telosaes
The document discusses proposed reforms to the Senate and legislative process in Italy. Key points of the reform bill include transitioning the Senate to a "Senate of Autonomies" with reduced powers, reducing the number of parliamentarians, and revising the legislative approval process to give more power to the Chamber of Deputies. While critics argue the current bicameral system slows the legislative process, supporters note that laws can be approved quickly when there is political will and that rapidly passed laws may contain unintended consequences due to lack of review time. The document examines examples of both rapid and slow legislative procedures in Italy and their outcomes.
This document summarizes the procedures governing the use of the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949. These Acts restrict the powers of the House of Lords in relation to money bills and other public bills passed by the House of Commons. For money bills, the Lords cannot delay passage for more than one month. For other public bills, if the Lords rejects the same bill in two successive sessions of Parliament at least one year apart, the bill can be presented for royal assent without the Lords' approval. The document provides examples of bills that have been passed using these procedures and discusses legal challenges to the validity of the Parliament Acts.
The British constitution is not codified in a single document but can be found across various sources. It allows flexibility but some argue it should be codified for public access. Key principles include parliamentary supremacy, rule of law, and separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches. However, membership in the EU and international treaties have also impacted the UK legal system.
Parliament consists of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Bills are introduced and debated in both houses before receiving royal assent to become acts. There are several stages of legislative procedure including introduction, committee review, amendments, and debate. Criticisms of the law making process include complex language, over-elaborate acts, and a lack of scrutiny due to time constraints. Parliamentary sovereignty means acts passed by Parliament supersede all other laws, however this has been limited by EU membership and human rights laws.
Parliament is comprised of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. It makes and passes laws, holds the government to account, and enables taxation. The governing party forms the government, which runs departments and proposes new laws. Bills are scrutinized by both Houses before becoming law with royal assent. Committees play an important role in scrutinizing legislation and policies in detail. Citizens can engage with Parliament through contacting their representatives, submitting evidence, visiting, and following committees.
The bill proposing that juniors and seniors in Michigan do not have to attend school on Fridays passed the House and Senate with various amendments. The two chambers then reconciled their differences in a conference committee to produce a single bill, which both houses approved. The bill was then sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. It makes laws through acts of parliament and scrutinizes the work of the government.
- Originally, the House of Lords had hereditary peers who inherited their title, but the Wakeham Commission reformed membership in 1999 to remove most hereditary peers.
- Parliament debates and passes laws, enables tax collection, and examines the government's work, policies, and use of its powers through questioning and investigations.
The document discusses various committees in the UK parliament. It outlines their strengths and weaknesses, such as departmental select committees having independence but limited research support. It also evaluates representation, accountability, scrutiny and other functions of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Recent reforms like the Backbench Business Committee and elected select committee chairs are mentioned, as well as proposals to reform the House of Lords.
The document discusses key differences between parliamentary and presidential systems of government. It then examines the concept of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK, noting that while Parliament is legally sovereign, in practice political sovereignty is less clear. It also explores several institutions like the European Union and devolution that have eroded parliamentary sovereignty. The document then analyzes parliamentary committees and significant reforms to the UK Parliament in the 20th century relating to the relationship between the Commons and Lords.
The document summarizes the four core functions of the House of Lords: making laws, holding the government accountable, acting as a forum of independent expertise, and carrying out judicial work as the highest court in the UK. It provides details on how the House of Lords spends its time scrutinizing legislation, questioning government ministers, and debating policies. It also gives examples of how Lords committees have influenced policy areas like mental health and internet security by gathering evidence from experts.
This document provides an introduction to the UK Parliament. It explains that Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. The Queen is the head of state and performs ceremonial duties like granting royal assent to pass laws. The houses of Parliament hold the government accountable, pass laws, and enable taxation. It describes the roles of the government and select committees. The passage of bills and types of legislation are outlined.
The work of the house of lords politics review 2014mattbentley34
The document discusses the functions and work of the House of Lords. It outlines three main functions: making laws, scrutinizing the executive, and providing specialist knowledge and expertise. It describes the lawmaking process where bills are examined, amended, and passed between the House of Commons and House of Lords. The House of Lords also scrutinizes the government through questions, debates, and select committee reports. Peers bring a wide range of expertise from their professional backgrounds to debates and committees.
The document provides an overview of the UK parliamentary system, explaining that Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch, and outlines their various roles and responsibilities. It also describes the different types of legislation that can be introduced and the process a bill goes through when passing through each house of Parliament. Key aspects like pre-legislative scrutiny, influencing legislation, and tracking a bill are also summarized.
The document discusses the sources of law and the process of legislation in the United Kingdom. It describes how new laws are made through legislation and passed by Parliament. It also discusses the role of the Law Commission in investigating areas of law that need reform, although Parliament is not obligated to implement its recommendations. Only about one-third of the Law Commission's suggestions are typically implemented.
The document provides an overview of Canada's parliamentary system and the roles of key individuals and bodies within it. It discusses the hierarchy including the Queen, Governor General, Prime Minister, the legislative branches of the House of Commons and Senate, and the judicial branch. It then focuses on the House of Commons, outlining the roles of the Speaker, Leader of the Opposition, party whips, and the process a bill undergoes to become law which includes several readings and approval by both the House of Commons and Senate.
The document outlines the normal process that the UK government follows to agree on its legislative program. It begins with departments submitting bids for primary legislation over a six week period in April. In June/July, these bids are assessed by the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Committee and a shortened list is approved by Cabinet. Departments then begin drafting bills from July-December with consultation on policies. The final legislative program is agreed by Cabinet in May/June.
The document summarizes key aspects of the UK parliamentary system. It outlines that Parliament is bicameral, consisting of the House of Commons and House of Lords. The House of Commons has 650 MPs elected via first-past-the-post who scrutinize the government. The House of Lords has unelected hereditary peers and appointed life peers who revise legislation. Core functions of Parliament include legislation, scrutiny of the executive, and representation of constituencies.
A member of Congress can introduce a bill by submitting it to their chamber where it is assigned a number. The bill is then reviewed by a standing committee and subcommittee where amendments may be made and a vote is taken on whether to advance it. If approved, the full House or Senate debates and votes on the bill. If passed, differences are reconciled by a conference committee and both chambers must approve the final version. The president can then sign it into law or veto it.
Citizens Guide to the Washington LegislatureLasse Lund
Here are some key dates for the legislative session:
- January 13th - First day of the legislative session. This is when bills can start to be introduced.
- February 16th - Policy committee cutoff. This is the deadline for bills to pass out of their initial policy committees.
- March 5th - Fiscal committee cutoff. This is the deadline for bills with a fiscal impact to pass out of their fiscal committees like Appropriations or Ways & Means.
- March 12th - Opposite chamber policy committee cutoff. For bills that have passed one chamber, this is the deadline to pass out of the corresponding policy committee in the other chamber.
- March 26th - Opposite chamber fiscal committee cutoff
The House of Commons is the lower house of the UK Parliament. It has 650 members who are elected by constituencies to represent the British people. The House of Commons holds significant power as it scrutinizes the government and approves legislation, with most bills needing the Commons' approval to pass. The prime minister and their cabinet are also responsible to the House of Commons, requiring its support to remain in power.
The document outlines the 12 step legislative procedure in Pakistan for passing a bill into law. It begins with introducing a bill in the National Assembly or Senate. It then goes through readings and debates in both houses, with opportunities for amendments. It can be referred to committees. If passed by both houses, the bill is sent to the President for assent to become an Act of Parliament. Key types of bills are also defined such as Government, Private Members, Constitution Amendment and Financial bills.
This document discusses pre-legislative scrutiny, which is an additional examination stage of a bill before it is finalized. It can be done by various committees before a bill is drafted. Pre-legislative scrutiny aims to allow more public participation, make it easier to alter a bill, better inform MPs and the public, lead bills through Parliament more smoothly, and ultimately result in better legislation. It provides an opportunity for input before a bill is published when ministers may be more open to changes. Pre-legislative scrutiny can benefit the government by reducing time needed later and leading to fewer amendments.
This document provides an overview of the legislative process in the UK. It discusses where legislation comes from, including government bills introduced by ministers and private members' bills introduced by individual members. It also outlines the different types of legislation and how interested parties can influence the process, such as through consultation on government bills or raising the profile of an issue with a private members' bill. The legislative process involves bills passing through both the House of Commons and House of Lords before receiving royal assent to become an act of parliament.
The bill proposing that juniors and seniors in Michigan do not have to attend school on Fridays passed the House and Senate with various amendments. The two chambers then reconciled their differences in a conference committee to produce a single bill, which both houses approved. The bill was then sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. It makes laws through acts of parliament and scrutinizes the work of the government.
- Originally, the House of Lords had hereditary peers who inherited their title, but the Wakeham Commission reformed membership in 1999 to remove most hereditary peers.
- Parliament debates and passes laws, enables tax collection, and examines the government's work, policies, and use of its powers through questioning and investigations.
The document discusses various committees in the UK parliament. It outlines their strengths and weaknesses, such as departmental select committees having independence but limited research support. It also evaluates representation, accountability, scrutiny and other functions of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Recent reforms like the Backbench Business Committee and elected select committee chairs are mentioned, as well as proposals to reform the House of Lords.
The document discusses key differences between parliamentary and presidential systems of government. It then examines the concept of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK, noting that while Parliament is legally sovereign, in practice political sovereignty is less clear. It also explores several institutions like the European Union and devolution that have eroded parliamentary sovereignty. The document then analyzes parliamentary committees and significant reforms to the UK Parliament in the 20th century relating to the relationship between the Commons and Lords.
The document summarizes the four core functions of the House of Lords: making laws, holding the government accountable, acting as a forum of independent expertise, and carrying out judicial work as the highest court in the UK. It provides details on how the House of Lords spends its time scrutinizing legislation, questioning government ministers, and debating policies. It also gives examples of how Lords committees have influenced policy areas like mental health and internet security by gathering evidence from experts.
This document provides an introduction to the UK Parliament. It explains that Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. The Queen is the head of state and performs ceremonial duties like granting royal assent to pass laws. The houses of Parliament hold the government accountable, pass laws, and enable taxation. It describes the roles of the government and select committees. The passage of bills and types of legislation are outlined.
The work of the house of lords politics review 2014mattbentley34
The document discusses the functions and work of the House of Lords. It outlines three main functions: making laws, scrutinizing the executive, and providing specialist knowledge and expertise. It describes the lawmaking process where bills are examined, amended, and passed between the House of Commons and House of Lords. The House of Lords also scrutinizes the government through questions, debates, and select committee reports. Peers bring a wide range of expertise from their professional backgrounds to debates and committees.
The document provides an overview of the UK parliamentary system, explaining that Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch, and outlines their various roles and responsibilities. It also describes the different types of legislation that can be introduced and the process a bill goes through when passing through each house of Parliament. Key aspects like pre-legislative scrutiny, influencing legislation, and tracking a bill are also summarized.
The document discusses the sources of law and the process of legislation in the United Kingdom. It describes how new laws are made through legislation and passed by Parliament. It also discusses the role of the Law Commission in investigating areas of law that need reform, although Parliament is not obligated to implement its recommendations. Only about one-third of the Law Commission's suggestions are typically implemented.
The document provides an overview of Canada's parliamentary system and the roles of key individuals and bodies within it. It discusses the hierarchy including the Queen, Governor General, Prime Minister, the legislative branches of the House of Commons and Senate, and the judicial branch. It then focuses on the House of Commons, outlining the roles of the Speaker, Leader of the Opposition, party whips, and the process a bill undergoes to become law which includes several readings and approval by both the House of Commons and Senate.
The document outlines the normal process that the UK government follows to agree on its legislative program. It begins with departments submitting bids for primary legislation over a six week period in April. In June/July, these bids are assessed by the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Committee and a shortened list is approved by Cabinet. Departments then begin drafting bills from July-December with consultation on policies. The final legislative program is agreed by Cabinet in May/June.
The document summarizes key aspects of the UK parliamentary system. It outlines that Parliament is bicameral, consisting of the House of Commons and House of Lords. The House of Commons has 650 MPs elected via first-past-the-post who scrutinize the government. The House of Lords has unelected hereditary peers and appointed life peers who revise legislation. Core functions of Parliament include legislation, scrutiny of the executive, and representation of constituencies.
A member of Congress can introduce a bill by submitting it to their chamber where it is assigned a number. The bill is then reviewed by a standing committee and subcommittee where amendments may be made and a vote is taken on whether to advance it. If approved, the full House or Senate debates and votes on the bill. If passed, differences are reconciled by a conference committee and both chambers must approve the final version. The president can then sign it into law or veto it.
Citizens Guide to the Washington LegislatureLasse Lund
Here are some key dates for the legislative session:
- January 13th - First day of the legislative session. This is when bills can start to be introduced.
- February 16th - Policy committee cutoff. This is the deadline for bills to pass out of their initial policy committees.
- March 5th - Fiscal committee cutoff. This is the deadline for bills with a fiscal impact to pass out of their fiscal committees like Appropriations or Ways & Means.
- March 12th - Opposite chamber policy committee cutoff. For bills that have passed one chamber, this is the deadline to pass out of the corresponding policy committee in the other chamber.
- March 26th - Opposite chamber fiscal committee cutoff
The House of Commons is the lower house of the UK Parliament. It has 650 members who are elected by constituencies to represent the British people. The House of Commons holds significant power as it scrutinizes the government and approves legislation, with most bills needing the Commons' approval to pass. The prime minister and their cabinet are also responsible to the House of Commons, requiring its support to remain in power.
The document outlines the 12 step legislative procedure in Pakistan for passing a bill into law. It begins with introducing a bill in the National Assembly or Senate. It then goes through readings and debates in both houses, with opportunities for amendments. It can be referred to committees. If passed by both houses, the bill is sent to the President for assent to become an Act of Parliament. Key types of bills are also defined such as Government, Private Members, Constitution Amendment and Financial bills.
This document discusses pre-legislative scrutiny, which is an additional examination stage of a bill before it is finalized. It can be done by various committees before a bill is drafted. Pre-legislative scrutiny aims to allow more public participation, make it easier to alter a bill, better inform MPs and the public, lead bills through Parliament more smoothly, and ultimately result in better legislation. It provides an opportunity for input before a bill is published when ministers may be more open to changes. Pre-legislative scrutiny can benefit the government by reducing time needed later and leading to fewer amendments.
This document provides an overview of the legislative process in the UK. It discusses where legislation comes from, including government bills introduced by ministers and private members' bills introduced by individual members. It also outlines the different types of legislation and how interested parties can influence the process, such as through consultation on government bills or raising the profile of an issue with a private members' bill. The legislative process involves bills passing through both the House of Commons and House of Lords before receiving royal assent to become an act of parliament.
This document discusses post-legislative scrutiny in the House of Lords. It begins by defining post-legislative scrutiny as a review of legislation to determine if policy objectives were met and the effectiveness of the legislation. A history of post-legislative scrutiny is then provided, noting recommendations from 2004-2008 to establish a formal process. In 2011, the House of Lords decided to form ad hoc committees each year to review particular Acts. Examples of past committees and the factors considered in choosing topics are also outlined. The document concludes by discussing some practical challenges for post-legislative scrutiny committees, such as timely production of government memorandums and gathering expertise.
The document discusses the legislative process in the House of Lords, including the main stages of bills such as first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, and third reading. It notes that while similar to the House of Commons process, there are some differences such as bills not being formally timetabled and all relevant amendments being debated. The document also lists government and private members' bills introduced in 2015 and some of the committee work and inquiries undertaken by the House of Lords.
The document discusses several key aspects of the UK constitution:
- It defines a constitution as establishing power distribution, relationships between institutions, limits on government power, and citizen rights.
- The UK constitution is largely uncodified, with power concentrated in Parliament, but devolution has decentralized some authority.
- New Labour oversaw several reforms between 1997-2010, including removing most hereditary peers, establishing devolved assemblies, codifying freedom of information and human rights, and increasing judicial independence.
The document provides an introduction to select committees in the House of Lords. It discusses that select committees are bodies of Lords members selected for a specific task or function, with a focus on investigative committees. It describes the structure of Lords committees as similar but not identical to the Commons. Key differences include a heavier focus on EU scrutiny and permanent cross-cutting committees. It notes trends in Lords committees toward more ad hoc issue-focused committees and post-legislative scrutiny. Joint committees with Commons members are also discussed. The purpose of committees is described as providing efficiency, evidence-based work, and oversight of the government.
This document provides an overview of the legislative process in the UK Parliament and how to engage with and influence legislation. It explains the roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords in making and passing laws. It also provides details on hybrid bills, the process for petitioning hybrid bills, and ways the public can get involved to voice support or concerns about legislation under consideration.
Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. It passes laws, holds the government to account, and enables taxation. The government is formed by the party with a majority in the Commons and runs departments. Bills can be introduced in either house and pass through scrutiny before becoming law. Select committees scrutinize specific policy areas and government departments. Parliament questions and debates hold the government to account.
The Jordanian political system is based on the separation of powers
(Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary).The Jordanian parliament consist of
two houses, the house of senate (75 members appointed by the king), the
house of representatives (150 members elected by people).
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the right to monitor the performance of executive power and hold it
accountable. Yet, the executive authority has the right to propose draft laws
and to issue provisional laws in certain cases.
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according to the constitution and House bylaw.
This document discusses pre-legislative and post-legislative scrutiny processes in the UK parliament. It explains that pre-legislative scrutiny involves additional examination of draft bills before they are finalized, in order to improve legislation. It can be done by departmental committees, ad hoc committees, or joint committees. Post-legislative scrutiny assesses acts after they come into force to evaluate their effectiveness.
The document provides an introduction to the UK Parliament, describing its key components. Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. The House of Commons holds the government to account and passes laws, while the House of Lords reviews legislation. Bills are proposed by the government or private members and must pass through both Houses as well as receive Royal Assent to become law.
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The UK Climate Change Act 2008 established long-term legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. It was the result of lobbying efforts by Friends of the Earth and others over several years. The Act requires an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels and sets 5-year carbon budgets to monitor progress. It established an independent Committee on Climate Change to advise the government. While the law's impact is still being realized, it has strengthened scrutiny of government policies and held them accountable to emission reduction targets.
This document provides information about legislative procedures in the House of Lords, including bills introduced in 2015-16, private members' bills, draft bills, committee work, and sources for information about legislative business. It notes some key differences from the House of Commons like no formal timetabling of bills and all relevant amendments can be debated.
This document provides an overview of different levels of government in the UK, with a focus on central government and the House of Commons. It discusses that central government is responsible for issues affecting the entire nation, such as changes in law, taxation policy, and national budgets. The central government is called Parliament, consisting of the Monarch, House of Commons, and House of Lords. The House of Commons has around 646 elected MPs who represent constituencies and vote on legislation and policies. It plays key roles in making laws, controlling finances, scrutiny, and protecting individuals.
This document outlines Fine Gael's proposals for political reform in Ireland. It proposes reducing the number of politicians by 35% by cutting TDs by 20 and abolishing the Seanad. It also proposes reforming the Dáil by strengthening committees and giving them more power over legislation. Other proposals include lowering politician salaries, banning corporate donations, establishing a Citizens Assembly on electoral reform, passing open government legislation, and setting up an Electoral Commission. The overall goal is to make the political system more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centered.
The document discusses the three branches of government in the UK: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch, made up of Parliament, has the power to make and reform laws. The executive branch, comprised of government departments and the civil service, has the power to suggest and implement new laws. Finally, the judicial branch, consisting of the court system and judges, has the power to interpret laws and decide if they have been broken.
Presentation delivered by Huw Edwards, former Member of Parliament for Monmouth, at the Public Bill Workshop that was held in Westminster on 4 May 2011 and hosted by the Houses of Parliament's Outreach Service.
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The document discusses reasons why laws may need to change, including changing societal values and advances in technology. It describes informal methods like petitions, demonstrations, and media campaigns as well as formal processes through bodies like the Victorian Law Reform Commission. The legislative process is outlined, beginning with a bill's introduction and progressing through readings, committee scrutiny, and votes in both houses of parliament. Royal assent and proclamation bring the new law into force.
This document discusses pre-legislative scrutiny in the House of Commons. It provides that pre-legislative scrutiny allows backbench MPs and the opposition to provide input on draft bills before they are finalized. This makes ministers more receptive to suggested changes and leads to less need for amendments later in the legislative process. The goal is to produce higher quality legislation with fewer need for subsequent amendments.
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The document provides information about how citizens can get involved with the UK Parliament by contacting their MP, submitting evidence to committees reviewing bills, watching or attending debates, tracking bills online, and signing up for email updates. It explains the roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords in making laws and provides background on the legislative process.
This document provides information and guidance on how to engage with UK parliamentarians. It outlines that citizens can start by contacting their local MP through their contact information listed on the Parliament website, by phone, or in person at their local town hall or library. For peers in the House of Lords, it recommends identifying peers who support your issue and contacting them via email. It also suggests researching all-party parliamentary groups, bills, early day motions, select committees, and parliamentary briefings to find parliamentarians interested in your issue. The document provides tips for effective engagement, such as relating your issue to local constituents or a peer's expertise, and clearly stating the problem, why you care, and what action you want them to take.
This document provides an overview of the UK Parliament and how academics can engage with it. The UK Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. It makes laws, holds the government accountable, and enables taxation and spending. Academics can engage with Parliament through select committees, the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, All-Party Parliamentary Groups, and by providing research evidence.
The document discusses pre-legislative scrutiny, which allows Parliament and outside groups to provide input on draft bills before they are finalized. This benefits both the government and those affected by creating opportunities for consultation and making it easier to alter bills early on. Pre-legislative scrutiny can be conducted by select committees, joint committees of MPs and peers, or ad hoc committees. It aims to result in better legislation and a smoother legislative process overall.
This document discusses the process of debates and voting in the House of Commons. It outlines that all debates take place on a motion, which is a proposal to elicit a decision. Debates can be initiated by the government, opposition, backbenchers, or the Backbench Business Committee. Once debated, the question is put to a vote through either a voice vote, where the Speaker determines the outcome, or a division vote, where Members physically vote by entering different lobbies and are counted. The results are then announced. Divisions aim to take 10-15 minutes but can be deferred to the following Wednesday under certain circumstances.
The House of Lords scrutinizes legislation, holds the government accountable through select committees, and acts as a forum for debate. It does not directly represent constituents or control taxation. Debates in the House of Lords can take various forms, including question times and motions for balloted debates on "take note" motions. Procedure is organized by the usual channels but all members have equal access to the order paper. Debates are self-regulated and courteous, focusing on substance rather than party politics. Voting is usually by voice but any member can force a division, with decisions made by simple majority.
The document summarizes how the UK parliamentary petitions system works. It explains that there is a new e-petitions website jointly run by the House of Commons and government. The Petitions Committee oversees both e-petitions and traditional paper petitions. For an e-petition to be considered, it needs six supporters and 100,000 signatures to potentially be debated. The committee can seek more information, refer petitions to other committees, or schedule debates. The goal is to give citizens a way to raise issues in Parliament that may not otherwise be debated and increase public engagement with the political process.
The document discusses House of Lords select committees in the UK Parliament. It notes that Lords committees are cross-cutting rather than departmental, complement the House of Commons, have a consensual style, and include members from different parties. It provides examples of the Economic Affairs Committee's inquiries and invites public engagement through submitting written evidence, giving oral evidence, or attending outreach events. Written evidence should be relevant, concise, original, and timely.
This document discusses ways for the public to get involved with select committees in the UK House of Commons. It outlines the different types of select committees and provides examples of how citizens can submit written evidence, give oral testimony, participate in focus groups, attend town hall meetings, and engage with committees through social media or early career academic events. The document encourages clear, evidence-based written submissions and gives tips for effective oral presentations to committees.
This document provides an introduction to select committees in the UK Parliament. It explains that select committees hold inquiries into matters of public policy or administration, gathering written and oral evidence. This allows them to scrutinize the government and other organizations and produce reports making recommendations. The document outlines the process committees go through for inquiries and evidence gathering. It also notes that committees can take on pre-legislative and post-legislative scrutiny and that citizens can engage with their work by submitting evidence or contacting committee members.
This document provides an introduction to select committees in the UK Parliament. It explains that select committees hold inquiries into matters within their remit, gather written and oral evidence, and produce reports with recommendations. Citizens can get involved by submitting evidence, attending oral evidence sessions, or contacting their MP or committee members about issues. The document outlines the inquiry process and gives information on how citizens can learn more about select committees and their role in scrutinizing legislation and government.
The document discusses how citizens can engage with the UK parliamentary process. It provides information on the structure of parliament, the roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords, and how a bill becomes law. It highlights several ways citizens can get involved, such as by watching or attending debates on bills, researching MPs and peers, writing to elected officials, and submitting evidence to committees considering legislation. The goal is to educate citizens on the legislative process and encourage their participation.
The document outlines the programming for a conference in Leeds in April 2016 about engaging the public with the UK Parliament. It discusses challenges in public engagement as shown in polls and outlines the goals and activities of the Outreach and Engagement Service, including community workshops, open events, select committee engagement, and training programs focused on women, adults with disabilities, and others. It promotes upcoming events and invites attendees to get involved in UK Parliament Week in November 2016.
This document summarizes the different types of questions that can be asked in the House of Lords and the procedures around each. It outlines oral questions, questions for short debate, questions for written answer, private notice questions, and Secretary of State questions. For each type it describes the scheduling, timing, topicality requirements, and processing handled by the Table Office.
This document provides information about parliamentary questions in the House of Commons. It notes that in the 2014-15 session, 30,869 written parliamentary questions (PQs) were tabled, with the most going to the Department of Health and the least going to the Wales Office. It states that Members table PQs to seek information, press for action on issues, and follow up on constituency matters. The roles of the Table Office include checking PQs for errors and ensuring they follow parliamentary rules before being tabled.
The document outlines the programming for a conference in Cardiff in April 2016 about increasing public engagement with the UK Parliament. It discusses challenges around public perceptions of Parliament and outlines the Outreach and Engagement Service's focus on increasing knowledge, explaining Parliament's value, creating a greater sense of ownership, and diversifying engagement. The service offers various workshops, open events, support for select committees to engage the public, and "Train the Trainer" programs to involve more people and groups.
The document outlines the agenda and goals of a conference organized by the UK Parliament's Outreach and Engagement Group. The conference aimed to discuss how to increase public understanding of Parliament and encourage more people to get involved. It provided information on the challenges of low political engagement and outlined the Group's activities to address this like workshops, open events, and a program called UK Parliament Week.
The document outlines several ways for UK citizens to get involved with their Parliament, including contacting their MP directly by letter, email or social media to express opinions; MPs can submit parliamentary questions on behalf of constituents or to challenge government policy; citizens can support early day motions to show support for issues; and citizens can participate in open inquiries or create petitions to engage with Parliament.
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