Chapter 7- Legitmacy (Functions Of Parliament) Flashcards

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Expenses Scandal meant…

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Parliament lost the public’s trust

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Reforms due to expenses scandal=

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Parliamentary Standard Act 2009- independent parliamentary standards authority formed
The Kelly report 2009- recommended MPs shouldn’t be allowed to claim towards a second home

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Cash for questions scandal in the 1990s…

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MPs accepted cash in order to receive certain questions- gave Parliament a reputation- less legitimate

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