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unrepresentative
The first part-the-post system means that it’s not representative, manifestos not being followed and labour winning with only 34% of the vote
Consultation
can lead to bills taking too long to be passed- consumer rights act 2015 took 14 months to pass
lengthy discussion process
prevent things being achieved especially if the gov does not have a long majority- see theresa mays indicative votes 2019
report process
parliamentary disinterest often means that their proposed reforms are not passed
parliament is sovereign
unworkable legislation , with no parliamentary interest, stays the same - dangerous dogs act 1991
lack of ministerial expertise
Departments are led by the lay people without adequate experience, just based on who the prime minister thinks will do a good job
lack of speed
too long means that issue will continue for longer see consumers right act of 2015
use of whips
means MPS do not always vote for their constituency’s best interests, made to vote in favour of the party, ( see the 7 mos suspended from labour when voting to scrap the child benefit limits 2024)
date of commencement
having acts commence at different times means establishing what the law is can be confusing
government controls
large majorities are able to enact any law they wish providing the party supports them. Elected dictatorship - lord hailsham
the house of lords
92 hereditary peers, 26 bishops (why only christianity represented)
Some vote according to personal beliefs-see hunting act 2004
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