How Does A Bill Becomes A Law?

There are constant changes undergoing law with respect to principles that are established being interpreted, reapplied and clarified to meet changing circumstances. Substantial changes are however within the purview of the government and parliament through the normal process of legislation. A bill when presented is in the form of a draft bill. Depending on the nature of the bill it is introduced either in the House of Commons or the House of Lords. Because of the nature of the democratic process and parliament most bills that become law are presented by the government, i.e. those in majority.

Once the bill is presented in the House of Commons it receives a formal first reading. The Bill then receives a second reading which is generally after a debate over its merits. Then a standing committee is appointed to consider and comment on the Bill. The committee stage is followed by some sort of a report stage. The bill is then finally debated for a third time and finally sent to the House of Lords. Here it follows broadly the same steps and in certain cases amendments made. When the bill has cleared both houses it is submitted to the Queen for the purpose of Royal Assent. This Royal Assent, if given, the Bill becomes An Act of Parliament.