Relationship between the branches Flashcards
What act established the Supreme Court?
2005 constitutional reform act
What is the role of the Supreme court?
Final court of appeals in England
How do justices get appointed to the UK supreme court?
Through the judicial appointment commissions
What is a benefit of using the judicial appointment commission to appoint justices?
Removes political influence surrounding the appointment process
What two features are expected of SC justices?
Neutral
Independent
What can the SC rule regarding ministerial decisions?
They can rule something ultra vires which states a person is acting beyond their power
Give an example of when ultra vires has been used
Miller vs secretary of state for exciting the EU 2016. the SC ruled that royal prerogative could not remove the UK from the EU
What did the human rights act in 1998 give the SC the power to do?
They can issue a declaration of incompatibility if a parliament act conflicts with the Human Rights Act
What four freedoms did the EU promise members?
Free movement of workers
Free movement of goods
Free movement of capital
Free movement of services
What is meant by Legal sovereignty?
The body who makes laws which are final
What is meant by political sovereignty?
Focuses on the body or person that makes decisions in reality
