evaluation

• it is democratic


  because legislative process has HOC

  they are elected mp's

  they represent public views/opinions

  create manifests based on public needs

  these become laws

  this allows for all parties to take part

  all views are represented

  however HOL are unelected --> undemocratic

  don't represent public views

  also MP's may not care about important bills only getting more votes
• very through


  includes a second and third reading

  bill is debated and scrutinised

  allows MPS to ensure the bill has no loopholes

  also decide if it is needed and how it'll affect the people

  furthermore, the whole house is involved, and more opinions are represented
• slow process

  the HOL are empowered to delay bills for 1 year (1 month for finance bills)

  if the bill is urgent it can hinder gov's ability to address the issue

  lead to public frustration --> loss of trust in the system

  however, parliament can use Parliament Act 1911+1949 to skip HOL but the bill will repeat the process
• undemocratic


  bill has to pass through the HOL which are unelected house

  they can make amendments and changes to bill

  these will not represent the interests of the people

  this means if bill is highly favoured by the people it may change

  cause frustration and lead to lack of trust

  however HOL can be skipped and the HOC does not have to accept any changes made