Law reform

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    • What is a manifesto?
      A document presented by political parties
    • How many signatures are required for a government response to a petition?
      20,000 signatures
    • What is the role of Law Commissions?
      To suggest improvements to Parliament
    • What was the outcome of the Stephen Lawrence case?
      Changes in police inquiry procedures
    • What did the Hillsborough Disaster lead to?
      Changes to justice after a judicial review
    • What was the University Response in 2023 about?
      Creation of a new law after Covid investigation
    • What issue did the Holiday Resort 2023 raise?
      The Law Commission's relevance to Parliament
    • What is the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013?
      Acts must be passed to remove laws
    • What does the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 do?
      Brings Acts and case law together
    • What was the Crime and Security Act 2001?
      Blair's peak reaction that amended law
    • What did the Equalities Act 2010 establish?
      The Law Commission in 2001
    • What is the Law Commission Act 2000 about?
      Protocol for quick law response from Government
    • What is the time frame for Government response under the Law Commission Act 2000?
      Government must respond within 6 months
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