Separation of Powers Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
House of Commons (Disqualification Act) 1975
A
Judges can’t become members of Parliament - judges are meant to hold P accountable
2
Q
Salisbury Convention
A
If a political party makes promises to win an election and they win, P shouldn’t try to resist the passing of that legislation
3
Q
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
A
House of Lords abolished as the highest court, replaced with UKSC
Lord Chancellor had a position in all 3 branches - no longer head of judiciary or an MP, only stayed as gov member
Judicial Appointments Commission set up, independent body for selecting judges
