WJEC Criminology Unit 4 - AC 1.1
Name each stage in the Government process - correct answer-- Green paper
- White paper
- First reading
- Secong reading
- Committe stage
- Report stage
- Third reading
- Royal assent
- Act of Parliament
What happens at the Committee stage? - correct answer-A closed group of representatives
look closely at the Bill to address any issues and suggest appropriate amendments
What happens at the First reading? - correct answer-The name of the Bill and it's main aims
are read out and a formal vote it taken
What happens at the Report stage? - correct answer-The Committee report back to the full
house who then vote on the proposed amendments
What happens at the Royal assent? - correct answer-The Queen signs the Bill. She cannot
refuse as it is now only a symbolic stage as the Head of State
What happens at the Second reading? - correct answer-The main debate takes place
followed by a second vote
What happens at the Third reading - correct answer-The final vote on the Bill
If the Bill proceeds, this process is repeated in the House of Lords, who can send the Bill
back to the House of Commons if they are unhappy with it. The Houses can send the Bill
back and forth until both parties are happy with it
What is a Green paper? - correct answer-When a new law is considered, a Green paper is
released for public consultation
What is a White paper? - correct answer-A formal proposal for reform, with amendments
based on public response/consultation.
What is Judicial Precedent? - correct answer-When a case appears before a judge they
must make a judgement and this forms the law, and it must be followed in future similar
cases
What is statutory interpretation? - correct answer-Where judges in superior courts (Court of
Appeal and Supreme Court) are sometimes called upon to interpret words and or phrases
within a statute
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