Law reform

Question 1

influences on parliament

Answer 1

Gov ministers may be encouraged to consider what laws to put out or to change their original ideas

Question 2

focus groups

Answer 2

used to get opinions eg the dangerous dog act 19991 was established after people were attacked

Question 3

what is lobbying

Answer 3

persuading MPs to support political influences

Partys manifesto - suggesting new ideas - technique for more votes

Question 4

Law commission

Answer 4

non-political body
commission researches area of law that needs reform

Question 5

what does the Law commission publish

Answer 5

Consultant paper with views and opinions that suggests options and then a proposal is drawn up which is often a draft bill attached to a report

Question 6

general public

Answer 6

express their views by general electors , opinion polls and social media

Question 7

what do the Law commission consider

Answer 7

how areas of law can be consolidated and codified

Question 8

what is consolidation

Answer 8

draws up all existing provisions in one act which is more accessible

Question 9

what is codification and sentencing code

Answer 9

bring together both statutory interpretation and judicial precedent on one topic into a single law which is more understandable and easier to find

Question 10

what is a sentencing code

Answer 10

law on sentencing adults and young offenders is in one document rather than a number of acts

Question 11

what do the law commission also do

Answer 11

recommend the appeal of old and unecessary statute laws