Relations between branches Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What is the UK Supreme Court?
A
Highest court of appeal. They set precedents to lower courts. Parties go to them with a set of facts and ask what the law says about it.
2
Q
What is judicial independence?
A
Judges must be independent of control or persuasion by the executive or legislative. Judges are free to administer if they are free to act without pressure from government.
3
Q
What is judicial neutrality?
A
Judges must never be influenced by any personal prejudice. Instead, they must fairly interpret the law so that it is applied impartially to all.
4
Q
What is the judiciary?
A
Judges who interpret the law through rulings made in court cases.
