Chapter 10- The judiciary

Question 1

what is Sirros v Moore and what does it apply to?

Answer 1

• In the Crown Court, the judge wrongly ordered someones detention
• The person started a claim against the judge for false imprisonment
• The Court of Appeal held that whilst the detention has been unlawful, no action could be taken against the judge as he acted in goof faith
• Independence of the judiciary (Immunity form suit)

Question 2

what is Pinochet case and what does it apply to?

Answer 2

• There was a claim to return him to Chile to face trial for claims that occurred when he was head of state
• Amnesty International granted leave to participate in the case
• House of Lords ruled him to be extradited, but 1 judge was an unpaid director for Amnesty
• The case was reheard by independent judges
• Independence of the judiciary (Independence from case)