How does the judiciary protect rights in the UK?

• Independence (from the executive)
• Neutrality
• Parliament also protects our rights

Theresa May tried to trigger article 50 using her prerogative power. However, there is supposed to be a vote.

• Independent from the executive
• Judges are appointed by JAC (Judicial Appointments Commission), not executives
• Prevents the judges from seeing them
• Appointed for life -  by independent organisation, are paid well so that they don't get bribed
• Judges are not allowed to join a political party or pressure group
• Sub-judiciary: not allowed to comment on what…