Advantages And Disadvantages Of Parliament

Question 1

What are the advantages of Parliamentary law making

Answer 1

Acts of parliament can change whole areas of law in one new act
Acts of Parliament can also set broad policies and give the powers to other bodies to make law such as delegated legislation
There is consultation on proposed changes to the law
Law is made by elected representatives

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of the parliamentary law making

Answer 2

Government and Parliament do not always have the time to deal with all the reforms that are proposed (can take several months)
Acts of parliament are often long and complicated
The government is in control