Key changes in constitutional reform

Government decentralised.

Devolution and elected mayors.

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Rights better protected.

Human Rights Act and Freedom of Information Act.

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House of Lords has become more effective.

Only 92 hereditary peers left.

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Electoral systems of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are more proportional.

Proportional electoral systems introduced during a Labour government.

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Judiciary is more able to protect rights and check abuses of government power.

It is independent due to the introduction of a supreme court.

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Government cannot manipulate election dates for their own advantage.

Fixed term parliament act.

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MPs are more accountable.

Constituency boundaries proposals and MP recall.

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Rights better protected.

Human Rights Act and Freedom of Information Act.

House of Lords has become more effective.

Electoral systems of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are more proportional.

Judiciary is more able to protect rights and check abuses of government power.

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