Legislation at Westminster

by Meg Russell

The first comprehensive, detailed study of the UK legislative process in more than forty years Illustrated by real-world examples from the Labour and coalition periods (2005-12) Self-contained chapters on the behaviour and influence of different actors including: government, opposition, backbenchers, select committees, and outside pressure groups Detailed coverage of twelve case study bills such as the introduction (and subsequent repeal) of identity cards, the introduction of the ban on smoking in public places, the creation of the Office for Budget Responsibility, and the coalition's...