law reform

• What is the aim of the study material?

  Recognise necessity of law reform
• What are the objectives of the study material?

  Recognise reasons for law reform
• What is one reason why law needs reform?

  To adapt to societal changes
• Who influences law according to the study material?

  Government and Parliament
• What role does the Government play in creating laws?

  Creates, amends, and repeals laws
• What does a manifesto include?

  Government's proposed policies and goals
• Is the government bound by its manifesto?

  No, they are not legally bound
• How do we know what prospective Governments intend to do?

  Through their election manifestos
• What is codification in law reform?

  Bringing together Acts and Case Law
• What is consolidation in law reform?

  Combining multiple Acts into one
• What are pressure groups?

  Organizations advocating for specific causes
• What tactics do pressure groups use?

  Lobbying, petitions, protests
• What is the Snowdrop Campaign?

  A pressure group advocating for gun control
• How did media pressure influence law reform?

  Secured inquiries and new legislation
• What was the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 a response to?

  Highly-publicised dog attacks
• What is the purpose of inquiries?

  Investigate significant tragedies/events
• Name one inquiry mentioned in the study material.

  Litvinenko Inquiry (2016)
• What is the role of e-petitions?

  Stimulate public interest in legislation
• What happens with 10,000 signatures on an e-petition?

  The government will respond
• What is the significance of the Human Rights Act 1998?

  Incorporated European Convention into UK law
• Why might governments not focus on law reform?

  Concerned with politically motivated areas
• What is a knee-jerk reaction in law reform?

  Quick response leading to unsuitable laws
• What is a criticism of judicial influence on law reform?

  Breach of separation of powers
• What is the presumption of doli incapax?

  Children aged 10-14 presumed incapable of crime
• What is the role of the Law Commission?

  Systematic development and reform of law
• What does the Law Commission do with proposals?

  Publish consultation papers and reports
• What is the significance of the Statute Law (Repeals) Act?

  Repealed over 3000 outdated Acts
• What is codification in law reform?

  Bringing together existing laws into codes
• What is consolidation in law reform?

  Combining multiple Acts into one Act
• What are the advantages of codification?

  Increases accessibility and consistency
• What are the disadvantages of codification?

  Can make law too rigid and confusing
• What was the Law Commission's success rate from 1965-1975?

  85% of proposals were enacted
• What is the Halliday Report 2003's conclusion about the Law Commission?

  High esteem for contribution to law making
• What was the outcome of the DRAFT CRIMINAL CODE in 1989?

  Not considered by Parliament
• What does the Law Commission Act 2009 introduce?

  New protocol for reporting to Parliament
• What is the role of the Chairperson of the Law Commission?

  High Court or Appeal Court Judge
• What is the role of the Commissioners in the Law Commission?

  Experienced judges, barristers, or solicitors
• What is the importance of the Law Commission's role?

  Ensures systematic development of law
• What is the significance of the Draft Criminal Code 1989?

  Attempt to codify criminal law
• What is the impact of the Law Commission on law since 1965?

  Significant impact on law and citizens' lives