Pressure Groups The advantages and disadvantages of their influence 2.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? LawParliamentary law makingAS Created by: BryonyCreated on: 04-01-11 20:11 Advantage of having Pressure Groups Raise Public Awareness of interest - of their interest or cause -through a range of tactics -example: Fathers 4 Justice -they raised awareness of dads being denied access of their children -they did it by dressing as batman and climbing the walls of parliament 1 of 6 Advantage of having Pressure Groups They have Considerable Expertise -they have sound knowledge of their interest or cause -example: Jamie Oliver -he is an expert on nutrition -he is able to advice 2 of 6 Advantage of having Pressure Groups Remind Parliament of Important Issues -they raise public awareness to send messages to parliament -they use the media to do this -they keep parliament in touch with people -example: Environmental Pressure Groups -obviously had an effect as political parties are increasily becoming concerned with global warming -this has also led to changes - car tax rates have been changed in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles 3 of 6 Disadvantage of having Pressure Groups Biased -only concernet with their side of the arguement -do not have objective balanced arguement -example: Fathers 4 Justice -they know courts and mothers are looking for their childs best interest but they still fight against it 4 of 6 Disadvantage of having Pressure Groups Very passionate about Cause -can result in undesirable tactics -can result in criminal behaviour -example: Animal Activists -they damaged scientific labotories that experiment on animals 5 of 6 Disadvantage of having Pressure Groups Outsiders have No Contact or Asses -to Ministers or Government/those in power -they have a limited say in bringing about changes -example: Fathers 4 Justice 6 of 6
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