Cons of the legislative process

• In short, what are the cons of the legislative process?

  The process can be undemocratic

  There is a lack fo time for reforms

  The process is very lengthy

  There is limited time for private members bill

  it is hard to ammend bad laws

  Judges are able to create law, which is undemocratic

  Laws' implementation can be delayed

  There is a lack of expertise among some MPs
• why is the lack of expertise among MPs a disadvantage?

  MPs may not scrutinise technical legislation effectively. Although Lords’ amendments provide expertise, the Commons’ will often prevails, limiting their impact.
• Why is the delayed implementation fo acts problematic?

  Acts may not come into force immediately, requiring consultation of multiple documents to determine their effective date.
• How can judicial precedent undermine parliamentry sovereignity?

  When Parliament fails to legislate in certain areas, judges create binding precedents, effectively making law themselves.
• why is amending poorly drafted laws a challenge?

  Parliamentry Sovereignty requires a new Act to amend or remove outdated laws, as seen with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
• Why do private members' bills rarely succeed?

  The Government controls the parliamentary timetable, and its majority can easily block these bills, limiting reforms on moral issues like the right to die.
• How is the legislative process' length a disadvantage ?

  Bills can take months to become law, as seen with the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which took 14 months. However, emergency laws like those during COVID-19 can be enacted quickly
• Why does the legislative process struggle with necessary reforms?

  The government often prioritizes other matters, leaving areas like criminal law or contract law unreformed. For example, reforms to non-fatal offences are still pending
• Why is the legislative process criticsised as undemocratic?

  Unelected bodies like the House of Lords and the Crown’s approval undermine democracy. Additionally, MPs often follow party lines rather than voting with their conscience or constituents’ interests.