Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Enabling Power
A provision in an Act giving ministers or another body authority to make delegated legislation or take other legal action.
European Convention on Human Rights
Abbreviation: ECHR
An international human rights treaty setting out rights and freedoms protected across member states of the Council of Europe.
Evidence Session
A committee meeting where members question witnesses as part of parliamentary scrutiny.
Explanatory Memorandum
A document explaining the purpose and effect of a statutory instrument or similar measure.
Explanatory Notes
Notes published with a bill to explain what its clauses mean and how it is intended to work.