The British Judiciary 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Government & PoliticsThe Supreme CourtASAQA Created by: agnespwCreated on: 24-05-17 14:45 In 2005 what was the highest court in the UK? The Appellate Committee of the House of Lords 1 of 13 What act was passed in 2005 that created the Supreme Court? The Constitutional Reform Act 2 of 13 Security of tenure, good pay, freedom of criticism from MPs/peers and the creation of the Supreme Court are all examples of what? Ways in which judicial independence is ensured 3 of 13 Not public figures, accountability, judge training, and political restrictions are all examples of what? Ways in which judicial neutrality is ensured 4 of 13 What are Kilmuir rules? Forbade judges from participating in public debate 5 of 13 How are judges appointed? Must be lawyers for 20 years, then go to the Judicial Appointments Commission where the Lord Chancellor selects them 6 of 13 What is judicial review? When judges study the decisions made by politicians/public servants to check they are legitimate 7 of 13 What is delegated/secondary legislation? An act of Parliament that delegates powers to a minister in particular circumstances 8 of 13 What does it mean if a Minister is said to have acted 'ultra vires'? 'Beyond the powers' - means they have wrongfully used delegated legislation 9 of 13 What is judicial activism? Judges rulings suspected of being based on personal considerations 10 of 13 What and when was the Human Rights Act? 1998 - Brought the policies of the ECHR into UK law 11 of 13 What is a deceleration of incompatibility? Judges declare a piece of legislation incompatible with the rights of the HRA 12 of 13 What does the 1991 Factortame case tell us about EU law? That EU law is paramount 13 of 13
Comments
No comments have yet been made