Parliamentary Law Making - Types of Bills A01 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are the 3 types of bills
-Private
-Government bills
-Private Members Bills
Who do private bills affect
only the people involved
Who are private bills introduced by
-large company
-local council
-public corporation
(that requires an AoP)
Examples of Private Bills
White Haven Harbour Act 2007
National Trust Acts
Who do govt bills affect
The entire country
Who are govt bills introduced by
-the government (e.g: cabinet ministers)
Example of a govt bill
PACE 1984
Who do Private Members Bills affect
the entire country
Who are Private Members Bills introduced by
-backbench MPs (10 min rule applies)
Examples of a Private Members Bill
Abortion Act 1967
Murder(Abolition of the Death Penalty Act)