LAW REFORM Flashcards
1
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LAW COMMISSION
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An independent, full time law reform body.
Made up of 5 commissioners, with their own teams, including a chair man.
S3(1) ‘Keep under review all the laws’
2
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ADVANTAGES
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-Independent and non political.
- Highly skilled therefore good reputation.
3
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DISADVANTAGES
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-Investigations can be very slow as they take on multiple at a time.
-1/3 of recommendations are implemented.
4
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CONSOLIDATE
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Brings all statue law into one act. Condensing
[EDUCATION ACT 1996]
5
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CODIFICATION
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Bringing all the law in relation to one topic into the same act. Codifying
[CJA 2009]
6
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REPEAL
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Getting rid of any irrelevant laws.
7
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PROCESS OF LAW COMM
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1) LC does research.
2) LC works on paper
3) LC issues a consultation paper on it.
4) Report is drafted.
