What type of legislations are there

In some countries, such as those in which Islam is the majority religion, law may be based on religious principles. It is important to understand your country's legislative base, in order to use appropriate legislative 'models' and lobbying tactics.

The importance of selecting and adapting appropriate, high-quality model animal welfare legislation cannot be stressed enough. The Model Animal Welfare Act was compiled using an extensive comparative law exercise, and may be helpful in this regard and also because it contains extensive explanatory notes which provide additional guidance. But there may be other animal welfare laws in your own region which are more culturally appropriate and provide good animal welfare standards.

As every nation and community is unique, it is strongly suggested to carefully consider and adapt any models as needed, and to seek advice from local counsel.

More information on animal welfare legislation is contained in Useful Resources and Contacts. Generally, for example, a law that conflicts with the constitution may not be enacted. On the other hand, legislation may be drawn from the principles set forth in the constitution. Not all countries have a written constitution. However, where there is a written constitution, a useful animal protection aim is the inclusion of animal protection in the constitution.

Subscribe to the World Animal Navigator to get monthly updates on our programs and resources! Browse past issues here. Join us! An example of legislative structure is: Primary Legislation Primary legislation outlines general principles and provides powers for further regulation. Secondary Legislation Secondary legislation comprises detailed provisions covering a specific subject area.

Regional and Local Legislation Some legislation is intended to apply locally, only. Don't miss out! Last Name.

Name of Organization. Position or Title. Interests groups usually become involved in the legislative process through lobbyists. The general procedure of enactment of legislation is governed by the relevant constitution. When a bill is first introduced by a sponsor it is referred to a committee. If the bill must go through more than one committee, the first committee must refer it to the second. To accommodate interested and affected groups and to eliminate technical defects a bill can be amended.

If the committee recommends that the bill be passed, the bill is placed on the agenda for action by the full legislative body, or floor action. After a lengthy and complex procedure of deliberation and debates, legislators vote on the final passage of the bill. In bicameral legislatures legislatures that are divided into to two bodies as Senate and House in the United States government the bill must be passed through both houses in exactly the same form to become the law.

When the two houses cannot agree on a final form for the bill, a complex procedure of compromise is attempted. Once the bill is approved by both houses and is put into final form, it must be signed by the executive. An executive can refuse to sign a bill and can return it to the legislature with a veto message explaining why.

If the executive signs the bill, it is filed and becomes law. Category: Governmental Organization, Power, and Procedure. Please help us improve our site! No thank you.