how the constitution has changed since 1997

Question 1

what did Labour want to do in 1997

Answer 1

problem=Westminster’s sovereignty solution=devolve power to Scotland and Wales
problem=HOL unelected solution= reduce hereditary peers to 92 but keep principle
problem=change FPTP solution=independent commission to recommended more proportional system
problem= lack local gov solution=mayors for London +local gov accountable local gov
problem=sleaze in HOC = make law parties have to show funding
problem= weak protection human rights solution=legal aid, incorporate echr into UK law freedom info act

Question 2

what did the Blair gov do in terms of devolution/ local governance

Answer 2

-

Question 3

what did Blair gov do with HOL

Answer 3

-reduced the number of hereditary peers to 92 due to it undermining the legitimacy of the HOL
was this effective=
yes
no=still corruption Boris Johnson tried to put his Father on his honours list added charlotte Owen youngest peer=controversy over why she was elected
-david cameron had 13 conservative peers but just one labour =politcal patronage as PM still elects them =TB accused creating House cronies =donors to party given peerage=cash for honours scandal =cronyism
-still unelected and therefore lack democratic legitimacy

Question 4

What did Blair gov do with electoral reform

Question 5

what did blair gov do with Human Rights Act

Question 6

What did Blair gov do supreme court