Pressures On Parlimentary Law-Making Flashcards
Advantages & Disadvantages
Law Commission
ADV
- Law researched by legal experts
- Considers whole areas of law, not just small issues
DIS
-Parliament slow to implement some reforms
Law commission
- An independent body to review areas of the law and propose reform if necessary
- Set up in 1965
Political Parties
- Each party with own policies
- when elected, these are a major influence on the laws they introduce to parliament
Advantages & Disadvantages
Political Parties
- Each party has reforms ready, if they’re elected
- Gov majority in HOC - virtually all laws proposed are passed
Example; the political effect on parliament
The combination of the two parties ATM
Liberal democrats & conservatives
European Union
- We must bring into affect laws passed by EU
- Britain Joined in 1973
Advantages & Disadvantages
European Union
ADV
-creates uniformity in laws in all EU countries
DIS
-not always popular with public
Pressure Groups
Groups have a particular interest & bring issues to attention of public and government
Advantages & Disadvantages
Pressure Groups
ADV
- raise important issues
- wide range of issues drawn to governments attention
Causation pressure group
Exist to promote a particular cause
Eg. Green peace
Sectional pressure groups
Exist to represent the interests of a particular group of people
Eg. National union of teachers
Example; the effect of pressure groups on parliament
Jaime Oliver - healthy schools
Public Opinion/Media
- Strong public opinion can lead to change in law
- media highlights issues of public concern
Example; the effect of media on parliament
News of the world campaign on paedophiles
Advantages & Disadvantages
Public Opinion/Media
ADV
-brings public opinion to the governments attention
DIS
- media can manipulate news & create public opinion
- respond too quickly to high-profile incidents lead to poorly drafted law
