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House of Commons
A chamber in the UK Parliament with 650 elected members of parliament (MPs) serving at least every 5 years, usually representing political parties.
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House of Lords
The upper chamber of Parliament consisting of unelected members, including hereditary peers, bishops, and life peers.
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Hereditary Peers
Members of the House of Lords who inherit their titles, with 92 remaining after the House of Lords Act 1999.
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Lord Spiritual
The 26 bishops of the Church of England who serve in the House of Lords.
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Life Peers
Individuals appointed to the House of Lords for their expertise or political contributions.
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Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Legislation that removed law lords from the House of Lords.
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Devolved Powers
Competencies transferred to smaller parliaments, such as the Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish Parliaments.
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Green Paper
A government document outlining proposed policies and inviting feedback from interested parties.
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White Paper
A firm proposal for a new law following the Green Paper, which may include a draft bill.
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Bill
A draft of a proposed law that is presented in Parliament before it becomes an act.
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Public Bill
A type of bill that affects the public at large and is the most frequently introduced in Parliament.
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Private Bill
A type of bill that affects a specific group or corporation rather than the general public.
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Private Members' Bill
A bill introduced by a single MP or Lord, usually subject to limited debate.
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First Reading
The initial formal stage of a bill in Parliament where names and aims are read out with no debate.
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Second Reading
The stage where the main principles of the bill are debated and voted on by MPs.
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Committee Stage
The stage where a committee reviews the bill in detail and recommends amendments.
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Report Stage
The stage where the committee reports amendments to the House and further changes can be debated.
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Third Reading
The final formal stage of a bill in which a further debate can occur if requested.
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Royal Assent
The formal approval by the monarch that allows a bill to become law.
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Consultation Process
A method used to gather feedback and insights prior to the creation of a bill.
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Law Commission
An independent body that suggests areas for legislative reform and improves technical law.
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Whips
A process used by Governments that ensures their MP’s will vote towards their rules.
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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
An example of bad wording that faced criticism for poor consultation leading to unintended consequences.
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Consumer Rights Act 2015
An example of a bill that experienced lengthy deliberation process, taking 14 months to pass.
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Hunting Act 2004
An example where political beliefs, rather than expertise, influenced the House of Lords' vote.
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Sentencing Act 2020
An example of legislation that resulted from suggestions put forward by the Law Commission.
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Whip System
The practice ensuring that MPs support their party's agenda, potentially at the expense of constituents' interests.
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order or law making
First reading, Second reading, Committee stage, Report stage, Third reading, Other house, Royal Assent.
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