Chapter 6 - Labour Reforms Flashcards
When was the HRA introduced?
1998
In what year was power devolved to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
1999
In 2007-09, what commission suggested further devolution to Scotland?
Calman Commission
Define the term Quasi-Federal
Some features off a federal gov but mainly unitary. The centre no longer makes domestic policy as those powers are devolved to more local government
In what year were there referendums in the north east concerning English regions?
2004
What decentralisation method did Blair’s government attempt to push?
Directly Elected Mayors
When was the Jenkins Report that suggested an AV plus system of voting?
1998
When did the HoL reforms happen?
1999
What did the Reform of the HoC Committee suggest in 2009?
Chairs of select committees should be elected by backbenchers
A backbench business committee should determine business at least a day a week
A procedure petitions committee should select issues for debate proposed by e petition
In what year was an independent Parliamentary Standards Authority established?
2009
In 2007 what did MPs vote for concerning the HoL?
An 80% or 100% elected HoL
When was the Supreme Court formed?
2009
When was the judicary separated from the exec and legislature?
2005
When was the Freedom of Information Act?
2000
When was the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act?
2000
