How Does the UK Parliament Really Work

It is no surprise that Parliament can be complicated, those working in or around the government need to ensure that they have a good base of knowledge of the constitutional role and importance of Parliament

A good understanding will enable those who have recently entered the Civil Service or Public Sector to navigate through parliamentary processes and engage with parliamentarians and clerks effectively. Those who are already engaging with Parliament may benefit from a refresher and update their current knowledge. This course provides insights into how Parliament works in practice through the lens of an expert who has extensive experience of working in Parliament.

Key Training Features:

• Understand the system of parliamentary democracy
• The role of the UK Parliament, including the specific roles of the two Houses of Parliament
• Parliamentary scrutiny through questions, debate, and committees
• The impact of devolution and the relationship between the UK Parliament and the devolved legislatures

Who Can Attend:

This course is designed for civil servants and public sector staff who engage with Parliament and would benefit from understanding how it works. This course is also useful for those outside of the public sector who would like to understand how the legislative process works and how they can contribute.

Learning Outcomes:

• The structure and function of central government and its agencies/non-departmental public bodies
• How the civil service works on a formal and informal basis
• How successful civil servants operate and create good policy
• Whitehall’s interaction with Parliament