Law Reform

Question 1

Who are The Law Commission?

Answer 1

Role is to consider areas of the law that need to be reformed

Question 2

What are Government policies?

Answer 2

How the government can make the law more fair. Changes to the law are properly debated and consulted on

Question 3

What is law reform?

Answer 3

Its aim is to make sure the law is fair, simple and cost effective by conducting research and consultations in certain areas of law and to make recommendations to Parliament where improvements are needed

Question 4

How Public opinion/the media helps law reform?

Answer 4

The public outcry can bring attention and lead to the government creating or improving a law. For example Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Question 5

How do pressure groups help law reform?

Answer 5

Enable a wide range if issues to be drawn to the government’s attention. For example just stop oil activists