This helps to ensure that the law always treats everyone equally, without favouritism. If Parliament disagrees with how the courts interpret its laws, it can pass new laws which clarify what it wants. Opposition MPs help keep the Government on its toes by pouncing on any weaknesses. While Parliament creates many new laws every year, much of its work is to change existing laws. These developments will often be in response to changing economic or social conditions, or to cases where the law has proved to be unworkable or difficult.
Parliament is always careful to follow precise and proper procedures for making and changing laws.
These exist to ensure not only that all MPs can have a say in making laws, but also that the public can have a say too. The process by which a bill becomes an Act is shown here . Members of the public can lobby MPs and parties at any time to create or change laws. They also have the opportunity for direct input into select committees, which are a vital part of the law-making process. Their role, and how the public can have their say, is explained in detail here .