Pre-legislative process

• What does the prelegislative process involve?

  the writing of a green paper and white paper
• What is the green paper?

  the government draft idea for change

  consultative document

  puts forward the government's view on a new law

  sent out to intersted parties for comments
• What is a white paper?

  considers comments from intersted parties

  firm proposal for a new law

  limited opportunity for comments on proposals