A bill can begin in the House of Commons or the House of Lords. MPs and Lords always check bills very carefully because making and changing laws affects everyone in the country. ... This makes it an Act of Parliament, and only then is it a law.

Can Parliament create any law?

Parliamentary sovereignty is a principle of the UK constitution. It makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any law. Generally, the courts cannot overrule its legislation and no Parliament can pass laws that future Parliaments cannot change.

Does Parliament or government make laws?

The Parliament consists of the Queen, represented by the Governor-General, and two Houses—the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Parliament passes legislation. Proposed laws have to be agreed to by both Houses of Parliament to become law.