Relationship Between Parliament And The Courts

Question 1

Parliaments pass Acts to establish courts and outline their jurisdiction

Answer 1

For a court to exist there must be an act of parliament where it is established. Eg- the Supreme Court act 1986

Question 2

Courts apply and interpret law

Answer 2

For legislation to be effective, courts must apply statutes to the cases before them

Question 3

Parliament can change law made by courts

Answer 3

Parliament can change the law to override high court decisions ( other then constitutional interpretations)

Question 4

Parliament can confirm law made by courts

Answer 4

Parliament can make a law that confirms a precedent set in a court

Question 5

Court decisions can influence changes in the law by parliament

Answer 5

This can be done through their comments made during the cases