Judicial Independence 4.1

Question 1

‘judicial independence’

Answer 1

the principle that judges should not be influenced by other branches of
government, particularly the executive.

Question 2

how is judicial independence kept

Answer 2

• terms of employment
• pay
• appointment

Question 3

how is ‘terms of employment’ keeping judicial independence

Answer 3

• can’t be removed except if lawbreaking
• 70 years old retirement

Question 4

how is ‘pay’ keeping judicial independence

Answer 4

salary from independent budget and can’t be manipulated

Question 5

how is ‘appointment’ keeping judicial independence

Answer 5

transparent in procedure and free from political intervention

Question 6

how can we see that the supreme court is separated from politics VISIBLY

Answer 6

completely different location to the rest of British Government