Influences on Parliament
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- Created on: 09-10-16 11:55
Media Overview
The media is a large influence on Parliament. With many ways of spreading information it is an easy way for the public to understand what Parliament is doing and a way for Parliament to know what the public wants.
Types of media include:
- Newspapers
- Radio
- News chanels
- Social Media
Advantages of the media
Advantages include:
- Draws attention to issues to Parliament and the public
Meaning it is a central source of information and is democratic
- Reports public opinion to Parliament
Meaning it reflects public opinion and laws (if passed) will be abided by
- Encourages public participation
Meaning it gets the public involved so they can express their opinions and it contributes to democracy
- Supports pressure groups
Meaning their views and actions are heard and it contributes to democracy
Disadvantages of the media
Disadvantages include:
- Not objective
Meaning the story can be objective, distorted and unreliable
- May not be well informed
Meaning the whole story may not be told, have neccesary information could be cut, be distorted, be unreliable and enforce false based opinions
- Exaggerate concerns
Meaning they may empahsis wrong details, change the story or create a flawed public opinion
Law Commissions Overview
The law commissioners aim to reform the law so that it is modern, fair, simple and cost effective.
They make proposals to:
- Modernise and develop the law by making new law
- Codify the existing law
- Consolidate the law
- Repeal obsolete law
Advantages of the law commision
Advantages include:
- Expertise
Meaning they specialise in a particular subject matter, are familiar witht the current law and are more forceful
- Thorough methods
Meaning they explore all areas of the reform, are more in-depth and have a better chance of success.
- Open consultations
Meaning everyone gets to share their views, it is unbaised and therefore democratic and has a better chance of success
- Independent
Meaning there is no government influence so they chooe their own projects.
Disadvantages of the law commision
Disadvantages include:
- Insuffiecently resourced
Meaning they're under-staffed, under-paid, making it slow so there are unconsidered parts of law
- Slow
Meaning it can take anything up to 2 or 3 years as there are many stages to conduct therefore it is not good for emergency laws
- Recommendations often ignored
Meaning 60%-70% are implimented, it wastes time and money
Pressure Groups Overview
Pressure groups can be either causal or sectional.
They use many methods of being heard including:
- Lobbying
- Demonstrations
- Petitions
All of which raises public awarness and gives them more of a chance for sucess
Advantages of pressure groups
Advantages include:
- Informs Parliament and the public
Meaning the public is aware of them and they gain more authority meaning they have a larger chance for success
- Expertise
Meaning they are well researched in their area, it saves their time and they are more likely to be successful
- Vehicle for public to express opinions
Meaning anyone can add their ideas and makes the group more influencial.
- Encourages actice citizenship
Meaning the socitey can work together, making the group more influencial
Disadvantages of pressure groups
Disadvantages include
- Biased and undemocratic
Meaning they have limited views and recommendations are often ignored
- Extreme and unlawful methods
Meaning they may use violence and threats, making the pressure group look bad leading to less success
- Potential for corruption
Meaning there could be unreliable group members, the group could fall apart and not succeed
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