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Evaluate the extent to which individual ministerial responsibility still…
Evaluate the extent to which individual ministerial responsibility still applies to UK politics (30)
For & Against
May not apply:
'Arms-length' bodies where ministers are less likely to resign as they can argue that the arms-length bodies are responsible for implementing the policies, despite who they were made by
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Accountability
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However, they aren't accountable for decisions that were made by the department without their knowledge
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This can therefore tarnish their image as they could have potentially misused their power and authority
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Political pressure does not have anything to do with policy and or scandal, it is the pressure that is given from parliament and or a political party, over a period of time
Andrew Mitchel resigned in 2012 after he had allegedly assaulted a police officer he was pressured on his position due to the negative press
Introduction
Individual Ministerial Responsibility is a constitutional convention that makes Government Ministers responsible for not only their own actions, but also for those of their department
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For Argument
Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) resigned in protest at planned cuts to disability benefits payments (2016)
Ministerial Responsibility still applies to UK Politics as Ministers are still having to be held accountable for their actions, despite any popularity they may have
(Also falls under collective responsibility) David Cameron gamble with BREXIT, resigned due to voting against his favour
Against Argument
Wind-rush problem predated Amber Rudd's role as home sec however she decided she had to take accountability as that was her role nonetheless