case of reform the uk democratic system

Question 1

devolved goverments

Answer 1

-has enabled decisions to be taken closer to local people. Power not just confined in westminister

Question 2

independant judicary

Answer 2

-seperate from the other branches of goverment, uphold rule of law and protects personal freedom. Sept 2019 prorogation of parliment

Question 3

Free media

Answer 3

-challenges goverment policy and exposes misdeeds of politicians

Question 4

free and fair elections

Answer 4

largley free and without corruption, in recent years supplemented by referendums

Question 5

under representation of minortity viewpoint

Answer 5

-The HOC is elected by fptp system which produces a mismatch of votes and cast for uk parties and seats that party gets in parliment.

Question 6

lack of protection for citizens rights

Answer 6

-the european convention of human rights is incorporated into the human rights act in 1988 arguably this provides inadequate gurantee of citizens rights in relationship with the state

Question 7

house of lords lacks democratic legitimacy

Answer 7

-Membership predominatly chosen by PM, since 2000 an independant HOL appointments commission
-ensures there is a diverse range of experince but none are elected