Unit 4 AOS 2 SAC 2b Flashcards
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Reasons for law reform
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- changes in beliefs, values and attitudes
- changes in social, economic and political conditions
- advances in technology
- greater need for protection of the community
- greater awareness for the need to protect rights
- greater need to provide improved access to the law
- encouraging changes in values in society
- greater need to clarify, simplify or expand unclear laws
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The ability and means by which individuals can influence law reform including through petitions, demonstrations and the use of the courts
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3
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the role of the media, including social media, in law reform
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4
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The role of the VLRC and its ability to influence law reform
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5
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one recent example of the VLRC recommending law reform
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6
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the role of one royal commission, and its ability to influence law reform
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7
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one recent example of of a recommendation for law reform by one royal commission
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8
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the ability of parliament and the courts to respond to the need for law reform
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9
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Changes in beliefs, values and attitudes
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if the law is to remain relevant and acceptable
