Pressure groups enhance democracy

• Help to disperse power and influence more widely- BMA ensures tht voice of medical community is heard
• Educate the public about Important political issues- act for act campaign founded in 2015 raised awareness on how the HRA has helped people
• Give more people opportunities to participate in politics without having to sacrifice too much of their time and attention
• They can promote and protect these Intrests and rights of minorities - Howard league fights for better prison conditions
• They help to call government to account by publicising the effects of policy- justice 4 grenfell pushed for public inquiry