A Summary Treatise On The Practice And Proceedings In Parliament

""A Summary Treatise On The Practice And Proceedings In Parliament: The Passing Of Public And Private Bills, And The Law Of Elections"" is a book written by Anthony Hammond and originally published in 1825. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the British parliamentary system, including the procedures and rules for passing both public and private bills, as well as the laws governing elections. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of parliamentary practice and procedure. The first section provides an overview of the structure of Parliament, including the House of Commons and the House of Lords, as well as the roles and responsibilities of MPs and peers. The second section focuses on the passing of public bills, which are laws that affect the entire country. This section covers the various stages of the legislative process, including the introduction of a bill, its passage through both houses of Parliament, and the role of the monarch in giving royal assent. The third section of the book deals with private bills, which are laws that affect only a specific group or individual. This section covers the procedures for introducing and passing private bills, as well as the role of the parliamentary committees that scrutinize them. The final section of the book covers the law of elections, including the qualifications for voting and standing for office, the procedures for conducting elections, and the role of the courts in resolving disputes. Overall, ""A Summary Treatise On The Practice And Proceedings In Parliament"" provides a comprehensive and detailed guide to the workings of the British parliamentary system, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in British politics or the history of parliamentary procedure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.