Another fact test? legal terms Flashcards

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A remedial order

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-under section 10 of the HRA, the government can issue this in order to quickly amend legislation found to be incompatible with the HRA

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Judicial review

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where judges review whether the actions taken/decisions made, by a public body are lawful

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Judicial independence

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principle that the judiciary should be separate from the other branches of government, and free from outside influence

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Judicial neutrality

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principle that the judiciary should be completely impartial, ensuring their own political views/biases do not influence their decisions

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Civil liberties

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the basic rights and freedoms citizens benefit from under the law, protecting citizens from arbitrary govt. intrusion into their lives

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Civil rights

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the basic right to be free from unequal treatment/discrimination based on certain protected characteristics e.g. gender, race, disability

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Life tenure

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where a job is permanently held until retirement, and the post holder cannot be sacked/removed except under specific circumstances

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The Constitutional Reform Act (CRA)

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2005 act of parliament that enhanced judicial independence by establishing a Supreme Court, and reforming the appts. process and role of the Lord Chancellor

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Declaration of Incompatibility

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the HRA allows judges to issue this when laws do not comply with the ECHR

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Judicial activism

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term used to describe judges who are willing to challenge government

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Sub Judice

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Latin term for ‘under judgement’ where MPs and Lords are not allowed to discuss in Parliament and the media cannot comment on legal cases under trial

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Ultra Vires

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Latin term translated to mean ‘beyond one’s powers’

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