Influences on Parliament (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards

Election promises about new laws if party elected to power

Labour manifesto promise to outlaw fox hunting

Collective views held by members of the general public

Example of poorly drafted knee-jerk legislation

Represent interests of a particular group of people

Promote a particular cause or issue

Professionals who influence govt to enact/amend/repeal laws

MPs accepting payment to ask parliamentary questions for clients

Statutory independent body that keeps law under review

Created the Law Commission