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Pressure Groups (Functions (Representation of a section of society,…
Pressure Groups
Methods
Direct Action
Legal/ Illegal methods of protest, forces government to respond Green Peace destroying GM crops.
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Parliamentary Methods
PG can pay MPs fees so they will raise relevant topics in the house. More likely to work in the HoL than the HoC. All major pressure groups lobby - BMA Health and Social Care Bill
Functions
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scrutinise legislation, hold the government to account
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Types
Insider
Close relationship with government, involved in decision making and often consulted. I.e British Medical Association (BMA)
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Sectional
Represent a specific section of society, closed membership i.e Trade unions
Promotional
Promote a cause, open membership. I.e Green Peace
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