How the law comission works

• Topics may be referred to the law commission from the government, or it may select areas of the law itself that the commission believes need reform.
• What is the first step in the process of how the law commission works?

  The law commission researches the area of law that needs reform
• What is the second step in the process of how the law commission works?

  It publishes a consultation paper that seeks views on possible reform from lawyers, academics and anyone that has an interest in the area under investigation. The consultation paper will suggest options for reform.
• What is the third step in the process of how the law commission works?

  Following responses to the consultation paper, the commission will then draw reform proposals presented in a research report. there will often be a draft bill attached to the report that can be considered by parliament.