Liberal Democrat Beliefs 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsLiberalismASEdexcel Created by: Tasc24Created on: 17-01-16 16:18 Liberalism Strong laws to protect rights and liberties. Tolerance enshrined in anti-discrimination laws. Equal rights legislation. 1 of 8 Constitutionalism Support for the introduction of a codified, entrenched constitution controlling governmental power and dispersing power. Constitutional reform proposals to modernise, liberalise, democratise and decentralise government and politics. 2 of 8 Social justice Taxation policies to redistribute real income from rich to poor with higher taxes for the very rich. Policies in education and employment to widen opportunity and increase social mobility. 3 of 8 Liberal law and order position Policies that recognise that crime is largely caused by poor social conditions. Sentencing to take account of the social causes of crime and directed at rehabilitation rather than merely punishment. 4 of 8 Welfarism Strong support for the welfare state. Welfare benefits to reduce poverty, support the disadvantaged and promote the value of work. Education seen as the key driver for social justice. 5 of 8 European Union The European Union is a positive force and should be supported and integration encouraged. The UK should become more integrated in the European Union. The UK should adopt the euro as soon as feasible. 6 of 8 Environmentalism Very ambitious plans for control over climate change. Policies to transfer the UK to renewable energy sources as soon as possible. 7 of 8 Localism Local taxation to be reformed to make it 'fairer'. Strengthening local government in comparison to central government. Improving local democracy. 8 of 8
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