Supreme Court Flashcards
What are the conditions for applying to be in the Supreme Court?
Have held judicial office for 2 years/been a qualifying practitioner for at least 15 years (solicitor of the senior court or barrister in England and Wales)
What was the Constitutional Reform Act 2005?
Reaffirmed the principle that a senior judge can only be removed by a majority vote in each of the Houses of Parliament and only for misconduct, not as a result of a decision they have made
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
12
Who is the President of the Supreme Court?
Lady Hale
What is judicial independence?
The constitutional principle that there should be a strict separation of powers between the Judiciary and other branches of government
Who was the last senior Judge to be removed by Parliament and when?
1830 - Sir Jonah Barrington for financial misconduct
Who was the last High Court Judge to be removed by the Lord Chief Justice and when?
2010 - James Allen, after being convicted of assaulting his wife
Who was the last Circuit Court Judge to be removed and when?
2009 - Margaret Short for behaviour that was inappropriate, petulant and rude
What is the Miller vs Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union?
In 2017 the government lost its fast-tracked appeal to the Supreme Court, forcing ministers to introduce emergency legislation into parliament to authorise the UK’s departure from the EU.
What is judicial review?
A type of court proceeding in which a judge reviews the lawfulness of a decision or action made by a public body. Judicial Reviews occur in the High Court, Court of Appeal & the Supreme Court.
