Law reform

• 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