This task links to the Course Assessment Specification (CAS): The legislative branch - the passage of legislation.

A Guide to the passage of a Bill

A Bill is a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to change an existing law, presented for debate before Parliament.

A Bill can start in the Commons or the Lords and must be approved in the same form by both Houses before becoming an Act (law).

This guide shows the passage of a Bill through Parliament and provides further information about each stage of the process:

As you can see from the image above, Bills can originate in either the Commons or the Lords.

You should watch the video above, visit this website and make your notes about the process of Bills that begin in the Lords. 

You should then access this website and make notes about the process of Bills that begin in the Commons.

Ensure that you cover both the first and second reading in each chamber. You may wish to access this video to help you understand the process.