The influence of the Supreme Court on the executive and parliament 4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what happens if a UK piece of legislation is in conflict with the ECHR
A
‘declaration of incompatibility’
2
Q
what is THE most important role for the Supreme court
A
interpret the Human Rights Act
3
Q
why does parliamentary sovreignty dismantle the supreme courts legitimacy
A
Supreme Court cannot ‘strike down’ the government if they have done something wrong
4
Q
‘judicial review’
A
the power of the judiciary to review, and sometimes reverse, actions by other branches of government that breach the law, or that are incompatible with the
Human Rights Act.
5
Q
‘ultra vires’
A
An action that is taken without legal authority.
