Impetus for Law Reform 0.0 / 5 ? LawParliamentary law makingASOCR Created by: Megs555Created on: 16-05-17 15:59 Governments Own Policy Government has an obligation to follow through with their manifesto promises. Human Rights Act under Labour 1 of 13 Obligations under EU law EU law automatically becomes our law. Consumer Protection Act. 2 of 13 Private Members Bills Individual MP's have the opportunity to put raise issues. Often non-part political issues. Abortion Act 3 of 13 Social Change Particularly after WWII. The National Assistance Act provided a safety net for vulnerable people in society. 4 of 13 Moral Change Abortion Act decriminalised abortion in certain circumstances, Sexual Offences Act made homosexuality equivalent to heterosexuality. 5 of 13 Changing attitudes to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and disability Discrimination in these area's has seen significant law reform; Equality Act 6 of 13 Public Inquiries Often occurs after a multiple-death disaster. Govt will take action in line with recommendations. Firearms Amendment Acts following Dunblane Massacre 7 of 13 Public Opinion Often expressed through the media, e.g. Dangerous Dogs Act 8 of 13 Pressure groups Pressure the govt to change specific area of law; Hunting Act 9 of 13 Specific Interest Groups E.g. Equal Pay Act 10 of 13 Commercial Interests Retail industry pressuring for differences in Sunday trading laws - Sunday Trading Acct 11 of 13 Emergency Situations Response to 9/11 led to Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 12 of 13 Judicial Decisions May find a loophole in the law. E.g. gaps in the Theft Act led to Theft (Amendment) Act 13 of 13
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