The UK Parliamentary Law-Making Process and Judicial Involvement in Criminology
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the UK legislative process and judicial involvement in law making, particularly relevant for Criminology Unit 4 studies. It covers the structure of the UK Parliament, the stages of a bill becoming law, and the role of the judiciary in law-making.
Key points:
- The UK Parliament consists of the Monarch, House of Lords, and House of Commons
- The process of a bill becoming law involves multiple readings and stages
- Judges can make laws through the judicial process and statutory interpretation
- The concept of precedent plays a crucial role in judicial law-making