Judiciary Flashcards
1
Q
How many justices are there?
A
12
2
Q
What is the Supreme Court?
A
Final court of appeal in UK for civil cases
3
Q
What type of cases does the supreme court deal with?
A
Civil cases
4
Q
From which nations does the supreme court hear appeals in criminal cases from?
A
England, Wales, and Northern Islands
5
Q
What type of cases are heard in the Supreme Court by England, Wales, and Northern Islands
A
Criminal Cases
6
Q
What issues does the Supreme court determine?
A
Devolution issues
7
Q
What can the Supreme Court NOT do?
A
Overturn any primary legislation made by Parliament
8
Q
What does Supreme Court’s inability to overturn any primary legislation made by Parliament mean?
A
There is NO judicial review
9
Q
What is common law basically?
A
Precedent
