Criticisms of Law Reform

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  • Created on: 19-05-17 11:41
Parliament lacks the time
As it's constantly driven by routine issues such as financial matters, taxation, EU law etc
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Govt has too much influence
Over legislative programme and pushing through ambiguous party political leg takes priority over law reform
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Public opinion and the media
Cannot be fully informed about certain matters. Accused of manipulating news + creating public opinion
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Breaches supremacy of parliament
Judicial decisions may alter the law or influence parliament but many argue this is beyond their remit and they should ,Evelyn apply + interpret known law
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Role of pressure groups
Some take campaigns too far in using extreme tactics. A lack of objectivity and confusion can be caused by opposing groups.
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Mixed success rates
85% proposals made law in first 10 years. 50% in next 10 years. Due to parlt time + view that technical law Reform doesn't win votes
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Over legislative programme and pushing through ambiguous party political leg takes priority over law reform

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Govt has too much influence

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Cannot be fully informed about certain matters. Accused of manipulating news + creating public opinion

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Card 4

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Judicial decisions may alter the law or influence parliament but many argue this is beyond their remit and they should ,Evelyn apply + interpret known law

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Card 5

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Some take campaigns too far in using extreme tactics. A lack of objectivity and confusion can be caused by opposing groups.

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