this is when the proposal is still an idea, it can come from many sources such as manifesto promises
what makes up the consultation stage?
green paper and white paper
is the consultationstage mandatory?
no
green paper
this discussion document sets out the idea for a new law but may include several alternatives. the government is still uncommitted to the idea at this phase
white paper
this is the finalised version of the idea and is the government's "statement of intent"
drafting stage
this is when the idea is written into legal terminology by the parliamentary council, this is now a bill and can be presented to parliament.
