Parliamentry Law Making

What are green papers?

Consultative documents issued by the Government putting forward proposals for reform.

What are white papers?

Published document issued by the Government stating firm proposals.

What are the different types of bill?

• Government bill

• Private members bill

• Public bill

• Private bill

What is a Government bil?

Introduced by the government and will affect everyone in the country.

Name and expletive of a Government bill?

Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

What is a Private members bill?

Introduced by individual MP’s who are not part of government but from other political armies. They are known as backbenchers because they don’t sit in the font or of the HoC. They can be introduced via a) Ballot b) Ten minute bill.

Name an example of a Private members bil?

Sun-bed Regulations Act 2010

What is a Public bill?

Bills that involve matters of public policy which affect the general public.

Name a public bill?

Legal aid, sentencing and punishment of offenders Act 2012 (LAPSO)

What is a Private bill?

Bills that are designed to only affect a particular organisation, person or place.

Name a private bill?

Faversham Oyster Fishery Company Act 2017

Which type of bill is the most common?

Government bill