Lesson 19 Flashcards
Give an example that shows the Supreme Court has limited powers?
2023
Rishi Sunak wanted to send people to Rwanda
Supreme Court said Rwanda is an unsafe country so he can’t do this
He passed legislation saying it is safe so he could
PCCs?
Police and Crime Commissioners
Are PCCs elected?
yes
Why are PCCs being elected a good thing?
Vulnerable minorities would feel as though the police target them / don’t care about them can vote for someone that does
Why could PCCs be a bad thing?
People might elect someone based on their political beliefs, rather than their experience.
Who does Rishi Sunak want in charge instead of PCCs?
Mayors
Who originally thought of PCCs?
David Cameron
What undermines the power of PCCs? (think mandate)
a low percent of people vote in PCC elections giving them a weak mandate
Which mayors already have PCC powers?
London
Greater Manchester
West Yorkshire
What Labour leader was against PCCs and why?
2014 - Ed Miliband
said the model was ‘costing too much’
