Law Making in Parliament

... Course W100: eTMA 2: Question 1: 1). Briefly explain how law is created by Parliament. Legislative proposals are typically initiated by the Government (although they can be 'private'). Following a consultative period, feedback is collated, often as a 'white paper', from which parliamentary draftsmen craft a 'bill'. After a series of 'readings' and 'stages' in both Houses of Parliament, provided that a majority vote is received at each, the formality of Royal Assent causes the bill to be enacted. Question 1: 2). Briefly explain how delegated legislation is created. Delegated legislation, normally statutory instruments (SI's), involve Parliament granting authority to another party to make law, subject to the confines of the enabling legislation (parent Act). SI's typically originate from the legal department of the responsible minister, byelaws with local authorities and other types of delegated legislation by their associated body (eg. the Law Society for lawyers). The government may use Orders in Council in extremis. Question 1: 3). Explain statutory interpretation. Statutory interpretation

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