Unit 23 English Legal
Systems AS3
Hugo Chow 00523133
, Introduction
In this report, I will demonstrate how the legislative process would apply in
different situations. Also, explain the rules of precedent and statutory
interpretation through accurate application in given scenarios. Furthermore,
analyze the impact European law has had on domestic law in given situations.
Finally, evaluating how far the sources of law provide certainty for lawyers giving
legal advice.
Demonstrate how the
legislative process would
apply in given scenarios
The legislative process is a process whereby a bill which is a proposed law is
passed on through the government. The bill needs to be debated before it can be
approved by the Houses of Parliament. This is where the parliament makes
Laws, and this involves removing old and outdated laws and make new laws.
Also, consolidating other acts of parliament and bringing together the laws on
one topic. Once a policy objective has been identified and accepted by the
government, a ‘Green Paper’ will be drafted which is a consultation document
aimed at getting feedback from potential interested or affected people of groups.
The green paper is then followed by the ‘White Paper’ which contains more
specific plans for changing the law. (Parliament UK)
A bill is a proposal to change the law and there are three different types which
include the public, private which is proposed by an local authority and private
members bill which is proposed by an individual MP. The bill can be started in
both houses within the Parliament which are the House of Commons and House
of Lords. They both go through the first stage which is the First Reading which
notifies the members of the proposal, and the title of the Bill is read out. Once it
has been formally introduced, the bill is printed. The next stage of the bill is the
second reading which involves a full debate which may include amendments and
a vote. Next, is the committee stage which involves detailed line by line
examination of the separate parts (clauses and schedules) of a bill. Starting from
the front of the bill, members work through to the end. Furthermore, the Report
Stage consists off committee reports and amendments are debated, and a vote
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Systems AS3
Hugo Chow 00523133
, Introduction
In this report, I will demonstrate how the legislative process would apply in
different situations. Also, explain the rules of precedent and statutory
interpretation through accurate application in given scenarios. Furthermore,
analyze the impact European law has had on domestic law in given situations.
Finally, evaluating how far the sources of law provide certainty for lawyers giving
legal advice.
Demonstrate how the
legislative process would
apply in given scenarios
The legislative process is a process whereby a bill which is a proposed law is
passed on through the government. The bill needs to be debated before it can be
approved by the Houses of Parliament. This is where the parliament makes
Laws, and this involves removing old and outdated laws and make new laws.
Also, consolidating other acts of parliament and bringing together the laws on
one topic. Once a policy objective has been identified and accepted by the
government, a ‘Green Paper’ will be drafted which is a consultation document
aimed at getting feedback from potential interested or affected people of groups.
The green paper is then followed by the ‘White Paper’ which contains more
specific plans for changing the law. (Parliament UK)
A bill is a proposal to change the law and there are three different types which
include the public, private which is proposed by an local authority and private
members bill which is proposed by an individual MP. The bill can be started in
both houses within the Parliament which are the House of Commons and House
of Lords. They both go through the first stage which is the First Reading which
notifies the members of the proposal, and the title of the Bill is read out. Once it
has been formally introduced, the bill is printed. The next stage of the bill is the
second reading which involves a full debate which may include amendments and
a vote. Next, is the committee stage which involves detailed line by line
examination of the separate parts (clauses and schedules) of a bill. Starting from
the front of the bill, members work through to the end. Furthermore, the Report
Stage consists off committee reports and amendments are debated, and a vote
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