Constitutional Reform

Question 1

HR reform since 1997

Answer 1

New legislation has to be compatible with the HRA - challenges par sovereignty
Strengthened the rule of law
It’s not entrenched
Conservatives pledged to replace with British bill of rights

Question 2

Devolution since 1997

Answer 2

Given powers to nations like Scot,Wales + NI
Parlimentary sov not a key principle
Legally can pe repealed but politically impossible
Decentralisation of power - democratic
Continued extension off powers - current system is incoherent

Question 3

Reigenol mayors since 1997

Answer 3

London mayor
Moved power away from Westminster - step to reegenol govt
more powers needed

Question 4

Electoral reform

Answer 4

AV systems used in devolved bodies
AMS - Scotland wales
STV
2011 failed AV ref
Limited impact on participation but shown effective in other systems
Still called for reform

Question 5

Freedom of information act

Answer 5

More open gov for citizens
Govt has greater fear of scrutiny
Lengthy process

Question 6

House of Lords act 1999

Answer 6

All but 92 hereditary peers removed
Life peers appointed

Question 7

HOL reform act 2014

Answer 7

Lords can resign