Key Themes Flashcards
1
Q
The rule of Law
A
- no one is above the law, and the law applies to all people equally
- the laws will be made, enforced and applied in a clear and fair way
- CERTAINTY created
2
Q
Parliamentary Supremacy
A
- P are the most powerful law makers due to being elected democratically
- P can make any law that it wants, and others cannot change these laws
3
Q
Judicial Creativity
A
- how much judges can influence the law
- little creativity respects Parliamentary Supremacy
- lots of creativity can avoid absurd decisions/bad law but undermines P’s supremacy
4
Q
Separation of Powers
A
Legislative (P) - make law
Executive (Government) - enforce law
Judiciary (Judges) - Interpret and apply law
