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1. A proposed new law (a bill) is introduced by a First Reading - an official notice that a Bill is going to be proposed. This gives MPs time to prepare.
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2. After this comes a second reading and the key concepts are considered and discussed on the floor of the House.
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3. The Bill is then sent to be examined in detail by small groups of MPs.
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4. The Bill is then debated in the House of Commons. If it is approved by the majority, then it is passed to the House of Lords.
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5. Once the Bill has been passed by the House of Lords, it is sent for the Royal Assent (sent for approval from the monarch)
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Explain how a law is made.
