Disadvantages of Pressure Groups on Law Making

Question 1

What are the disadvantages of pressure groups on law making?

Answer 1

• It can be argued they seek to impose their ideas, even where the majority of the public do not support their views.
• There are occasions when two pressure groups have conflicting interests.

Question 2

What is an example of an occasion when two pressure groups have had conflicting interests?

Answer 2

• The ban against fox hunting was considered.
• The League Against Cruel Sports wanted it banned.
• Countryside Alliance wanted it to continue.