Advantages Of Parliamentary Process

Question 1

Democratic

Answer 1

Law is made by elected representatives. Parliament is answerable to the electorate and there has to be a general election at least once every 5 years. They may be voted out of office

Question 2

Full reform

Answer 2

Whole areas of law can be rewritten in one Act. Providing one central piece of legislation on a topic. This makes the law more accessible e.g. The Fraud Act. In contrast judges can only change small areas of law with a precedent

Question 3

Broad policy

Answer 3

They can set broad policy and delegate powers to their parties often government ministers in their specialist areas. The structure is set out by parliament however it allows specialist to include what is necessary in the act- providing it is more suitable legislation

Question 4

Consultation

Answer 4

Before a bill is drafted various parties will be consulted on the proposed changes to the law. This allows the government to take other opinions and concerns into account. Each bill should be thoroughly discussed by parliament