Evaluate The Veiw That Reforms To The Uk Constitution Have Been Effective Since 1997

Question 1

Doesn’t need reform: democracy

Answer 1

The hol reform act
In 1997 labour removed all by 92 hereditary peers, replaced by life peers who were appointed for notable acts of service
This increases democracy as there are a wider range of experiences and backgrounds in the hol where descisions for the people are ade

Question 2

Needs reform: democracy

Answer 2

The life peers are still unelected and there are still 92 hereditary peers
An example of a life peer is lord strathclyde who inherited the title from his father
Even though he was unelected he was given many opportunities to represent those who didn’t vote for him, like becoming the leader of the cons party

Question 3

Doesn’t need reform: decentralisation of power

Answer 3

Devolution act decentralised power from wm to devolved assemblies
For example Scotland had power over tax and transport in the Scotland act 2016

Question 4

Needs reform: decentralisation of power

Answer 4

The power can easily be taken away because majority of power lies with Westminster
This was shown in 2020 where bojo repealed the fpta giving power back to him when choosing election dates rather than mps

Question 5

Doesn’t need reform: protection of rights

Answer 5

Constituational reform act 2005/06 lead to the establishment of the Supreme Court
Rights are protected and not influenced by politicians

Question 6

Needs reform : protection of rights

Answer 6

The judges who serve to protect these rights are appointed by the pm and monarch which creates concerns

Baroness Hale of Richmond (Brenda Hale)

Appointed to the House of Lords (as a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary) in 2004 by Queen Elizabeth II, on the recommendation of Prime Minister Tony Blair.
She later became a Justice of the UK Supreme Court when it was established in 2009, and eventually served as President of the Supreme Court from 2017 to 2020.