The informal and secretive way in which most senior UK judges were once appointed
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How many judges are on the UK Supreme Court?
Twelve
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What are the principles of the rule of law?
No one can be punished without trial
No one is above the law and all are subject to the same justice
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What is judicial independence?
The principle that those in the judiciary should be free from political control
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What is judicial neutrality?
When judges operate without personal bias
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How is judicial independence maintained?
Security of tenure enjoyed by judges
Guaranteed salaries paid from the Consolidated Fun
The offence of contempt of court
Growing separation of powers
Independent appointments system
Training and experience of senior judges
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How is judicial neutrality guaranteed?
The relative anonymity of senior judges
Restriction on political activity
Legal justifications of judgments
High-level training
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What is ultra vires?
Acting beyond your power
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What do people have the right to after the Human Rights Act 1998?
Right to life
Right to a fair trial
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Freedom of expression
Right to marry and start a family
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The informal and secretive way in which most senior UK judges were once appointed
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