Legislative Process

• 1. Green Paper [Green]
  2. White Paper [Winged]
  3. Draft Bill [Dragons]
  4. First Reading [Fly]
  5. Second Reading [Slowly]
  6. Committee Stage [Clockwise]
  7. Report Stage [Round]
  8. Third Reading [The]
  9. Other House [Old]
  10. Royal Assent [Ruin]
• Advantages of the Legislative Process -

  1. Upholds the rule of law principle
  2. The process is intensely scrutinised
  3. Process is conducted by those who are democratically elected
  4. The process allows for consultation
• Disadvantages of the Legislative Process -

  1. Acts of Parliament can be complex and lack clarity
  2. The process is time consuming
  3. Legislation is confusing for the public
  4. The law-making process is undemocratic