Law Making and Law Reform Concepts

Flashcards covering key concepts related to law making and law reform.

The rule of law means that the state should govern its citizens in accordance with __ that have been agreed upon.

the rules

Under the rule of law, there should be __ power on the part of the state.

no arbitrary

The main law reform body set up in 1965 is known as the __.

Law Commission

The __ Act 2005 recognized the importance of the rule of law and independence of the judiciary in statute law.

Constitutional Reform

A Bill is a draft proposed law which can be started in either the __ or the House of Commons.

House of Lords

Public Bills change the law of the __ country.

whole

The first stage of a Public Bill in the House of Commons is called the __ reading.

first

The Act that requires the chair of the Law Commission to be a High Court or Court of Appeal judge is __.

the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

The __, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 requires that the chair of the Law Commission is a High Court or Court of Appeal judge.

Tribunals

Delegated legislation is often referred to as __ or subordinate legislation.

secondary

The __ and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 expanded the powers of the executive to make delegated legislation.

Legislative

By-laws are created by local authorities and public corporations to address issues specific to their __.

areas

Orders in Council are made by the King and the __ Council.

Privy

Statutory instruments are the most common form of __ legislation.

delegated

The initiative to consolidate the Equality Act 2010 involved bringing together __ different acts on discrimination law.

16

The enabling or parent Act grants the necessary authority to make __.

laws

The process that includes researching, consulting, and creating proposals sometimes known as a draft __ is used by the Law Commission.

bill

The Law Commission can select an area they feel is in need of __ and seek Government approval.

reform

Orders made under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act are called __.

legislative reform orders (LROs)