Summary; Legislative Process

The Legislative Process in the UK Queen’s Speech Once it has been agreed among cabinet minister, the government’s legislative programme is…

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Handout; Private Members’ Bills

Private Member’s Bills Introducing Private Members’ Bills Like other Public Bills, Private Members’ Bills can be introduced in either House and…

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Handout; Options for further reform to the House of Lords

Options for further reform to the House of Lords Suggested Reform: NO CHANGE Those who advocate no change argue that the…

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Handout; Future Plans for the House of Lords

Future Plans for the House of Lords Stalling of Reforms As part of a longer-term settlement, the Blair government asked former…

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Handout; Functions of Parliament

Functions of Parliament House of Commons Passing legislation Parliament is the UK legislature, the supreme law-making body. Apart from passing new…

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Essay Plan; Assess the arguments for and against reforming the House of Lords

Assess the arguments for and against reforming the House of Lords. INTRODUCTION: The House of Lords can be viewed as a…

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Introduction to Parliament

Introduction to Parliament The House of Commons The UK’s House of Commons is probably the best-known democratic institution in the world….

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