Parliament Uncovered

Synopsis

An official video guide to the work and role of Parliament going behind the scenes of the British political system explaining and questioning its practices. Divided into six 10-minute sections covering how the democratic process actually works, how a bill becomes law, and considers the distinct roles of both the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It also questions the validity and purpose of some of the traditional procedures that define our parliamentary system and asks whether they’re still relevant in the modern world. Includes interviews with people such as general election candidates, backbench MPs, ministers, Committee members, Whips, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Mr Speaker and the Leader of the House of Lords.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2002

Year of production

2002

Documentation

Each of the 6 units is accompaniend by a teachers’ leaflet, offering a synopsis, list of issues raised and important terms covered. Further material available at www.explore.parliament.uk

Uses

14-18-year-olds studying Citizenship, AS and A level Politics

Subjects

HISTORY & POLITICS CATALOGUES

Keywords

Parliament

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Price

£19.99 inc

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

60 min

Year

2002

Production Company

Name

Two Four Productions Ltd

Email

enq@twofour.co.uk

Web

http://http://www.twofour.co.uk/index.asp External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7424 007

Fax

020 7242 077

Address

20-24 Kirby Street
London
EC1N 8TS

Sponsor

Name

Parliamentary Education Unit

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

 

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