Law reform

Question 1

what areas of the law does the LC consider

Answer 1

ones in need of reform

Question 2

what are the key requirements of the law reform bodies

Answer 2

-systematic development and reform
-codification
-consolidation
-repeal

Question 3

LC development and reform

Answer 3

-The commission may choose areas in need of reform
-Lord Chancellor (on behalf of Govt) may ask the LC to look into specific areas of law​
-The LC then researches the area of law and produces a consultation paper which explains the law and examines options for reform.
- Following the consultation, the Commission will then produce a final report which recommends changes and may attach a draft Bill.​
-However, it is up to the Government whether to push the Bill through Parliament.​

Question 4

example of the law commission

Answer 4

modern disposal of dead bodies- looks at new modern ways a body can be disposed that conforms with the deceased wishes

Question 5

What is codification

Answer 5

bringing together several related acts and all amendments into a single new act

Question 6

what is consolidation

Answer 6

bring together a number of existing Acts of Parliament on the same subject into one Act without changing the law in any way.

Question 7

what is repeal

Answer 7

ends a law that is no longer valid

Question 8

3 advantages of reform through the law commission

Answer 8

1) law is researched by legal experts
2) Simplifies and modernises the law
3) whole areas of law are considered

Question 9

3 disadvantages of reform through the law

Answer 9

1) the government is slow to implement these reforms
2)some reforms may never be implemented
3)Lack of parliamentary time to discuss the proposed law reforms