Where Do Statutes Come From Flashcards

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Through what do lawyers have an influence on law making

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Law reform committee /royal commissions

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This qualified legal professional

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Lawyers

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Given an example of a law reform committee

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Royal commission on criminal procedures which led to PACE

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It is there job to keep law under review and encourage developers to and reform

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Law commission

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What does the law commission produce

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Draft bills and recommendations

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Give an example of an act that was implemented by parliament As a result of the law commission

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Coroners and justice act

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These group of people who lobby MPs

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Pressure groups

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An example of a pressure group

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ASH who led to laws against smoking in a public place

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These type of events can influence law making

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Significant events

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Example of a significant event

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Dumblane massacre which led to the firearms act

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Another example of significant event which led to an act

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9/11 led to anti terrorism, crime and security act

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This from the government may influence law

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Government programme of reform and policy

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Where are the programme of reforms and policy set out

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Manifesto which is presented at the general election

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This place has influence on our laws

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Europe

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Why does Europe influence uk laws

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Because part of eu

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Why does being part of an eu meant influences are laws

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Our laws need to be brought in line with eu laws

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Example of when we had to change am act because it conflicted with eu law

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Sex discrimination act

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An example of when we had to change a law to comply with EU law

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Human rights act to comply with European convention on human rights