WJEC/Eduqas A Level Law: Book 1 Revision Guide

Law reform Description You must describe each area of law reform which Edna could potentially use, and give an example or a case – think of this as a ‘mini essay’ on each method. You could include: • judicial change • ePetitions • pressure groups • media campaigns • Private Members’ Bills. Application Apply each of your chosen methods of law reform to Edna’s cause and discuss whether she is likely to be successful with each method. Use your knowledge of previous successes and failures when people have tried to use these methods. 1.2 Quickfire questions 1. What are the four main ways in which Parliament can change the law? 2. Why is judicial law reform controversial? 3. Give three examples of pressure groups seeking to change the law. 4. Which Act of Parliament set up the Law Commission? 5. What are the main duties of the Law Commission? 6. Which changes did the Law Commission Act 2009 create? 7. When might the government set up a public inquiry? 8. Give an example of a public inquiry. 9. Give three disadvantages of pressure groups. 10. Give three advantages of pressure groups. 23