AC1.1 - How laws are made

Question 1

Describe the 4 step process of the parliamentary process of making laws

Answer 1

Collection of proposals are put together through consultation in the form of a Green Paper
Firm Proposals are then put forward in a White Paper
A bill enters parliament and proceeds through both the House of
Commons and the House of Lords
Finally Royal Assent must be given to enable the bill to become law

Question 2

How does the Judiciary create law?

Answer 2

The judiciary either create the sentencing precedent with a unique case or have to follow a previous one

Question 3

What is the Literal Rule?

Answer 3

The literal, dictionary definition of the law is
used

Question 4

What is the Golden Rule?

Answer 4

The literal rule would be too absurd therefore small amendments must be made to make the law clearer

Question 5

What is the Mischief Rule?

Answer 5

The judge may rework the law, attempting to fix something broken or ambiguous within the law