1.1 Describe processes used for law making Flashcards
1
Q
How many CofE Bishops and Archbishops are in the HofL?
A
26
2
Q
How many members of parliament are there?
A
650
3
Q
Which proposal for a new law was rejected?
A
The extension of being held for a terrorist charge from 14 days to 90 days
4
Q
How many hereditary peers are there in the HofL?
A
92
5
Q
How many hereditary peers did there used to be in the HofL?
A
Used to be all of them
6
Q
How many peers are there in the HofL?
A
800
7
Q
What was the Criminal Justice Act 2003?
A
change in double jeopardy rule following Ann Ming’s campaign and recommendations by the Macpherson report
8
Q
What was the Crime (sentences) Act 1997?
A
mandatory minimum sentences for a range of repeat offences
