Law Makers Law Makers Lesson Objectives Understand which
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Law Makers Lesson Objectives • Understand which people have the most influence when making and changing laws. • Begin to understand the process of how laws are made. • Explore how you can influence the law. 2 © Young Citizens
Law Makers In an Ideal World: What new law would you like to see introduced to help improve the quality of life for young people in the UK? What steps would you take to get your law implemented? 3 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? Judge A public officer appointed to preside over cases in a court of law. Responsible for applying and interpreting laws. 4 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? The Police The role of this organisation is to maintain law and order within our communities. This includes protecting the public and preventing, detecting and investigating criminal activities. 5 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? The House of Lords Part of Parliament, it has around 800 members who were appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister. Members have a number of roles, one of which is to consider and debate changes to the law. 6 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? The Queen The Head of State. No longer responsible for governing the country, but has many formal and ceremonial roles. 7 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? A University Student Someone who is currently studying at an institute of Higher Education. 8 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? The Media A range of communication outlets through which news can be spread. 9 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? The Government Lead by the Prime Minister, they are responsible for all policy decisions across the UK. 10 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? A Charity A not-for-profit organisation set up to provide support or financial aid for a particular cause. 11 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? Chief Executive Officer The highest ranking person in a company, having ultimate responsibility for the company’s performance. 12 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? An Unemployed Person Someone who is currently out of work. 13 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? A Pensioner Someone who has retired and is receiving a pension. 14 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? A Teenager A person aged between 13 -19. 15 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Who has the power? A Member of Parliament (MP) A person who has been elected to represent the people from a particular area in the House of Commons. 16 © Young Citizens
Law Makers How a law is made Step 1: • A proposal is made to create a new law (or to change an existing one). • Government Ministers then have to convince their colleagues to support the proposal. • A group called the Legislation Committee has the final say as to whether a proposal can go onto the next step. Step 2: • Once a proposal has been approved, lawyers work on turning it into a Bill. Once a Bill has been created it can begin its journey through Parliament. 17 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Parliamentary Stages New Bills must be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords and can be introduced into either House. A Bill will go through the following stages in Parliament: First Reading Consideration of Amendments Royal Assent 18 © Young Citizens Second Reading Committee Stage Third Reading Report Stage
Law Makers Changing the Law Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing the law? Q: Who will need to be involved if the law is to be changed? 19 © Young Citizens
Law Makers Plenary Q: List three groups of people that are influential in getting laws changed Q: List three of the stages that a new law must go through before it is approved Q: Name one way that you can influence the law Q: What one thing surprised you most about what you have learnt today? 20 © Young Citizens
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