topic 4: law reform Flashcards
what is a law reform
the process that reviews existing laws and recommends or introduces changes to them, usually aiming to improve justice or efficiency.
what is an intergovernmental organisations (IGOs)
agencies established by multiple state governments to address common interests and promote law reform through treaties.
who is the united nations
chief international organisation involved in law reform through treaties and agreements
what are parliaments
primary location for law reform, where most changes occur through the legislative process of bills
what are courts
influence law reform through precedents, with judges gradually shaping legal changes based on cases before them
what are lobby groups
organised groups influencing government ministers to change, keep, or introduce new laws through various advocacy methods
what are ngos
independent organisations aiming to improve people’s circumstances, formed voluntarily and not for private gain
what is the nsw law reform commission
considers nsw laws, eliminates outdated or unnecessary aspects and consolidates overlapping legislation
what is the australian law reform commission
reviews commonwealth laws, conducts inquiries, advises the government on law changes, and aims to simplify and modernise laws
what are law reform commissions
bodies of law reform experts established by parliament to investigate and provide solutions for legal issues
what are law reform commissions
bodies of law reform experts established by parliament to investigate and provide solutions for legal issues
what is the role of media
influences changes in values and laws through events and coverage, holding governments accountable and promoting law reform
what is the role of technology
developments that can render legislation irrelevant, leading to the need for new laws to cover emerging technological areas
what are concepts of justice?
new definitions of justice and crime that require laws to adapt and change accordingly
what are values
ethics and morals that change over time, influencing changes in law to reflect societal values.
