How are laws made?
One of Parliament's main roles is debating and passing laws.
Find out why new laws are made and how they are developed
Draft Bills are Bills issued for consultation before being formally introduced to Parliament
A Bill is a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to change an existing law that is presented for debate before Parliament
How does a Bill become an Act? Find out the stages a Bill goes through before it becomes law
An Act of Parliament creates a new law or changes an existing law
Secondary legislation is used to make changes to law if the existing Act of Parliament (law) allows it. It does this mainly through statutory instruments
Although rarely used, the Parliament Acts provide a way of solving disagreement between the Commons and the Lords