law reform Flashcards
what do each party publish before a general election?
manifesto
who can introduce a private members bill?
MPs
what is free press?
allows media to criticize government
what can the government identify from media?
public opinion
name a media campaign successful in changing the law
snow drop campaign - firearms (amendment) act 1997
what is a sectional pressure groups?
give an example
represents the interests of a particular group
e.g. trade unions
what is a cause pressure group?
give an example
promote a particular cause
e.g. environmental groups
what is lobbying?
people trying to persuade ministers or MPs to support a cause
what does the law commission do?
considers areas of law that need reform
who is a part of the law commission? (law commission act 1965)
1 chairperson
1 high court judge
4 law commissioners
what is consolidation?
brining smaller acts into one act - to make the law more accessible
what is codification?
