new acts of parliament

• What are some circumstances that may lead to a new AoP?

  The budget, events, media, public opinion
• What does the chancellor of the exchequer present to MPs every year?

  A budget statement
• What does the budget statement lead to?

  A Finance Bill
• Why must government expenditures be updated yearly?

  They change every year
• Who is the current chancellor as of 05/07/24?

  Rachel Peeves
• What are the responsibilities of the chancellor?

  Raising revenue, tax, borrowing, controlling spending
• What can unexpected events lead to in terms of law reform?

  An urgent need for Parliamentary Law Reform
• What significant event on 9/11 led to changes in UK law?

  Terrorist attacks in the USA
• What law was enacted in response to the 9/11 attacks?

  Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
• What did the Coronavirus Act 2020 provide the government?

  Powers to tackle pandemic problems
• How can individual MPs or political parties affect change?

  Via media and public pressure
• What case led to the licensing of private hire taxis?

  Suzy Lamplugh case
• Who pushed for the licensing of private hire taxis?

  MP George Young
• What legislation resulted from the Suzy Lamplugh case?

  Private Hire Act of 1998
• What case led to the Criminal Justice Act 2003?

  Sarah Payne case
• What was the public reaction that led to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991?

  Public outcry about dangerous dogs
• What criticism has the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 faced?

  Criticized for poor and ambiguous wording