Supreme court

Question 1

How was the Supreme Court Established ?

Answer 1

The Supreme Court was established in 2009 through the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 to increase judicial independence and separation of powers.

Question 2

What are he supreme courts operating principles ?

Answer 2

Key operating principles are judicial neutrality (judges not influenced by personal biases) and judicial independence (freedom from political interference).

Question 3

What does the supreme court influence ?

Answer 3

The Supreme Court influences the executive and Parliament through interpreting the Human Rights Act and judicial review of government actions deemed ‘ultra vires’

Question 4

What does the term ultra vires mean ?

Answer 4

(beyond its powers).

Question 5

What is the debate on the supreme courts politicisation ?

Answer 5

There is debate over whether the Supreme Court has become too politicised in recent years.