The UK's "Abolition of Parliament Bill"

*Zaccheus* on 23/2/2006 at 13:11

Haven't posted here for a while, but I'd be interested to hear what you guys and gals think of this one:

Quote:

(http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1709926,00.html)
It will become possible for the government, by ministerial order, without a debate in parliament, to create new criminal offences, punishable with less than two years imprisonment.

(http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmbills/111/06111.1-4.html)

Convict on 23/2/2006 at 13:16

Woah!!!

WB!!! :)

D'Juhn Keep on 23/2/2006 at 14:44

Britain continues on the speedy path to police state, nothing new or surprising, unfortunately.

Good to see you're not dead though :)

Paz on 23/2/2006 at 15:04

I predict similar success to the "religious hatred" bill for this one. Even if it somehow sneaks through the Commons unamended while no-one is looking, I doubt the Lords will be thrilled by it.

(Plus; w00bage)

Myoldnamebroke on 23/2/2006 at 15:41

Unelected second chamber protecting our democracy ftw

SD on 23/2/2006 at 16:23

Quote Posted by D'Juhn Keep

Britain continues on the speedy path to police state, nothing new or surprising, unfortunately.

Good to see you're not dead though :)

What Iggles said.

And can all other TTLGers who have suffered from ill health please also make a habit of posting regularly? I get worried about you guys :(.

Naartjie on 23/2/2006 at 16:32

Quote:

Even if it somehow sneaks through the Commons unamended while no-one is looking, I doubt the Lords will be thrilled by it.

But doesn't it become law anyway if the Lords send it back twice?

Rug Burn Junky on 23/2/2006 at 16:40

"The Abolition of Parliament Bill" sounds like a title for a Schoolhouse Rock song.

Hey, Parliament Bill
What did you kill
Parliament Bill?

Paz on 23/2/2006 at 16:51

Quote Posted by Naartjie

But doesn't it become law anyway if the Lords send it back twice?

If that happens, it's a best of three ping-pong match between Tony and the Queen.

Bugs on 23/2/2006 at 17:32

Quote Posted by Myoldnamebroke

Unelected second chamber protecting our democracy ftw

Yeah, spot on. You know, when Tony and his boys first got in to power and started talking about abolishing the House of Lords I was like all, fuck yeah, do it man.

How ironic it is that these people are now the ones standing up to the ridiculous laws introduced by said government, attempting to reduce our civil liberties.

I guess that taught me lesson. Not really sure what it is yet, but damn I got taught it good...