Pre- Legislative Process and Types of Bills

Vocabulary flashcards defining key terms regarding green and white papers and the types of bills in the legislative process.

Green paper

A document issued by the responsible department when the government is unsure about the details of a law it wishes to introduce, inviting interested parties to send comments so all views can be considered.

White paper

A document published by the government containing firm proposals for new law, taking into account views from a Green Paper, or issued without consultation converted into legal language by parlimentary draftsmen.

Public bills

The most frequent form of bill, usually involving massive public policy that affects a large section of the country and can only be created by parliment

Private bills

Bills designed to pass a law that only affects individual people or corporations rather than the whole country handed out by the local council or business’s.

Government bill

A bill introduced by the government that is likely to become law because government business takes priority in parliament.

Private member's bill

A bill introduced by an individual member of the House of Commons or Lords, which seldom becomes law.

Give 3 citations for public bills

Anonymity of Suspects Bill, Railways bill, Finance Bill

Give 3 citations for private bills

University of Manchester Act, Whitehaven Harbour act, Manchester City Council act

Give 3 citations for Private Member Bills

Abortion Act, Marriage Act, Carer’s leave act

When are Private Member bills debated?

On Friday’s