Law Commission^

Question 1

Set up?

Answer 1

by the Law Commission Act 1965

Question 2

Law Commission

Answer 2

propose ideas for reform to Parliament
- either reject or accept it
- includes problem and ways to solve it
2015, offered a reform about the Offences VS the Persons Act 1861
- still in consideration

Question 3

Who is in it?

Answer 3

chairperson
HC judge
4 Law Commissioners

Question 4

Independent

Answer 4

seperated from Parliament
not influenced by it
parliament dont have thetime to review
still has to be accepted

Question 5

Functions

Answer 5

• reform of outdated, complex law
  : public has to understand
• detailed research
• consult stakeholders
• codify laws
  : organise/ simplify so its easier to understand
• consolidation
  : put all acts in one
  : Consumers Rights Act
• repealing absolute laws:so out of data, not needed anymore
  : clean up stature book, shorten it
• consultation
  : speak to experts, public so recommendations are informed/ supported
• reporting to Parliament
  : either accept or reject
  : takes too long
  : included draft bills to save time

Question 6

Achievements

Answer 6

significant reforms
Fraud Act 2006
Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Offences Against the Persons Act 1861 (2015, still not acted upon, even too old)

Question 7

Independence

Answer 7

seperated so its objective and not influenced by politics
effectiveness depends on the gov reforming it
- cant do it without them as they are the primary law makers

Question 8

What do they do?

Answer 8

review law
go through old laws and suggest improvements