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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