Law Commission Flashcards
1
Q
What act created it
A
Law commission act 1965
2
Q
What was purpose of law commissions act 1965
A
Law is
- fair
- modern
- simple
- cost effective
3
Q
What does the law commission identify
A
Areas of law where there have been
- miscarriages of justice
- public pressure for change
- technological developments that require need legal framework
4
Q
Is law commissions part of EU?
A
NO
Independent body
5
Q
Who do the law commission speak with
A
Consultations
- lawyers
- general public
- gov
6
Q
What is their final report
A
Their recommendations for the gov
Maybe even draft bills
7
Q
Cons of law commission
A
Up to government to implement anything they suggest
Gov doesn’t have to consult LC on changes in law
- major changes made without making use of this their legal knowledge and research
8
Q
Main purpose of law commission
A
RESEARCH
