The legislative stages of a bill becoming law involve a complex journey through Parliament, from initial introduction to final royal assent. The process includes multiple readings, committee scrutiny, and potential amendments in both Houses of Parliament.
Key aspects include:
- First Reading introduces the bill without debate
- Second Reading allows for detailed discussion and voting
- Committee Stage examines bill details and considers amendments
- Report Stage enables whole chamber voting on changes
- Third Reading presents the final version
- House of Lords conducts its own review and amendment process
- Royal Assent transforms the bill into law
