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Explain the parliamentary stages through which a bill passes before becoming law, making reference to the various committees that may contribute to the process.
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Constitutional Law Sheharyar Rana Explain the parliamentary stages through which a bill passes before becoming law, making reference to the various committees that may contribute to the process. Most new law initiated by the government follows a fairly formal process of consultation. The first stage of the legislative process is often the publication of a green paper. The relevant government department then considers the responses before it makes definite policy proposals. The proposals will then be published as a white paper, which is essentially a statement of government intentions. Again, written submissions can be made. After government has considered all the responses received, it will produce a Bill and present it to Parliament for scrutiny. Most Bills can be introduced in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords but commonly the former. It will receive its first reading without debate - this is just a formality whereby the House...
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