Influences on Law Reform

W/E 2^nd November 2007

We looked at the various influences on law reform in the UK – including pressure groups, domestic and world event as well as political motivation. We commented on the various reasons why law reform is necessary.

One of the main bodies driving reform is the Law Commission. It is a full time body whose role is to keep the law under review. It looks at both consolidating and codifying the law.

We also examined the role of Royal Commissions. These are part time bodies set up (usually in reaction to an event) to look at a specific change in the law.  

Additional Reading

• http://www.dca.gov.uk/ – Dept for Constitutional Affairs
• http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/ – Home Office
• http://www.hmso.gov.uk/ – for Acts of Parliament
• http://www.parliament.uk/
• http://www.europa.eu.int/ – European Commission Website
• www.law.com/uk – Legal website for students
• http://www.lawteacher.net/ – The English Law website of Asif Tufal
• http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ – The Times
• http://www.guardian.co.uk/ – The Guardian<br </br 
• “English Legal System” (7^th ed.) by C Elliot and F Quinn
• “Cases and Materials on the English Legal System” (9^th ed.) by M Zander
• The Renton Committee Report 1975
• The Hansard Society Commission 1992
   

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