PPT-1.8 – Process of making law in parliament

18 Process of making law in parliament Key Concept When the government has decided to change a law or introduce a new one it must follow a certain process The process is designed to give parliamentarians time to consider a prospective piece of legislation a Bill and to review it carefully and suggest amendments if necessary. . Katarzyna. . Gromek. . Broc. University of York . Constitutional Law. Overview of the Course. Syllabus. 1. Introduction to the Course, An overview and the Idea of the Constitution: . is created. . Making an Act of Parliament – Pre-Legislative Process. Once the . Gov. has identified a need to change the law due to lobbying from individuals/groups . etc. , it will draw up a . Green Paper . The . Trigwell. Case. Mr and Mrs . Trigwell. were injured when a vehicle collided with their car after hitting two sheep. They sued the driver of the other car and the owner of the sheep for damages. . is created. . Making an Act of Parliament – Pre-Legislative Process. Once the . Gov. has identified a need to change the law due to lobbying from individuals/groups . etc. , it will draw up a . Green Paper . Overview. Analysis of . Boedoro. & . Boedoro. appeal. 16 members of parliament suspended for allegations of criminal behaviour.. 2 days after motion to suspend lodged, motion of no confidence lodged. Members suspended before motion of no confidence could be debated.. What is the Law Commission?. Established by the . Law Commission Act 1965. Permanent . and . independent . A full-time staff headed up by . five Commissioners. Chairperson. is a . High Court Judge . Critically evaluate the role and impact of Parliament on law-making. Requires adding up the . strengths and weaknesses . and . providing an opinion . based on the evidence provided.. When adding up strengths and weaknesses, attempt to find a . Joe Jupille. CELD/CEUCE Workshop. “Comparing Democracies”. Boulder, CO, June 7, 2011. Outline. Preliminaries. The Basics. Composition and Organization. Political Groups. Issues: Democratic Deficit. Recap strengths and weaknesses of courts as lawmakers – fill in blank side with corresponding strength/weakness. Add case examples . Strength. Weakness . Allows flexibility through overruling, distinguishing,. LAWS. The main work of Parliament is to make laws, debate topical issues and look at how our taxes are spent to help run the country. The issues discussed in Parliament affect us all: health, the environment, transport, jobs, schools, crime. Key Concept. The role of the Victorian Parliament is the same as that of federal parliament. However, one key difference is that the parliament is elected by the people of Victoria and makes laws that represent their specific . 4 Main features of the relationship between Parliament and the Courts. The interpretation of statutes by courts. The codification of common law. The abrogation of common law. The ability of courts to influence parliament.. Influences on Parliament – Pressure Groups What are Pressure Groups? Groups of people with a shared interest in getting the government to change the law in certain areas Can range from a small group of individuals to a network of millions 2General characteristic of the law-making process. Law-making process is a form ofthe state activity intended on the creation (or revision) of the legal norms. The term‘law’ has two meanings