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16 Cards in this Set
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LC what is it? |
An independent law reform body set up but the LC Act 1965. Government funded £4 million a year. |
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LC who operates it? |
5 commissioners 1 chair person, who is a high court judge appointed by the ministry of justice. 4 experienced lawyers and academics. Each supported by a team of barristers, solicitors draftsman, researchers and administrators. |
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LC what does it do? |
Keep under review of all law. Codify, consolidate, repeal, simplify and modernise law. |
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LC advantages |
Legal expertise: qualified team Non political: independent Well researched: lots of time goes into it Influence: gov and pegs can suggest Time: Parliament doesn't have time Consults: bases its research on public opinion Scrutinise : studies old law |
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LC disadvantage |
Gov. Not obliged: doesn't have to take recommendations Political agenda: gov fails to implement due to agenda Lack of power: doesn't have to consult law com Takes time: can take a lot of time Not thorough: investigates 20/30 areas at a time Change of act: Parliament have final say |
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PG what are they |
Collective groups of people who campaign for reform in the law Employ a range of influencing tactics such a lobbying MPs, marches, petitions and demonstrations |
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Section groups |
Represent the interests of a particular group in society Eg. National farmers Union, British medical association, trade union |
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Cause group |
Group who share a specific ideal, philosophy or belief Eg. Greenpeace, Jamie Oliver, Mary Whitehouse |
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Pg ads |
Public awareness Act as a voice Expertise |
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Pg disadvantage |
Biased Criminal behaviour Funding |
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M what does it do |
Represent public opinion Transmit opinion and serve as a channel of communication |
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Examples media |
News of the world name and shame released list of those on the sex offenders register led to law to keep a list of convicted poedophiles Snow drop campaign After dunblane massacre Anti hand gun law |
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M advantage |
Inform public and gov of views Promote pressure groups Mass pressure |
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M disadvantage |
Abuse of power Exaggerate Capitalistic |
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M advantage |
Inform public and gov of views Promote pressure groups Mass pressure |
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M disadvantage |
Abuse of power Exaggerate Capitalistic |
