The Human Rights Act and judicial power Flashcards

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What did the Human Rights Act (HRA) allow UK courts to do?

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Issue a declaration of incompatibility

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When can UK courts issue a declaration of incompatibility?

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Parliamentary statute appears to violate the rights set out in the HRA

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What is parliament not obliged to do?

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To amend the offending statute

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