Law Commission-Section A Flashcards
1
Q
What is the law commission
A
An independent body that reviews the law and proposes reform
2
Q
What act created law commission
A
Law Commissions Act 1965
3
Q
Composition of law commission
A
High court judge and 4 other legal professionals
4
Q
4 things they do
A
Codify-bring common law into statute
Consolidate-combine statutes into one act
Repeal
Simplify
5
Q
Process of LC
A
Choose topic, research law, issue consultation paper, final report with draft bill attached
