The role and composition of the Supreme Court 4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
when was the supreme court opened
A
1st October 2009
2
Q
what was the supreme court intention to do
A
end the fusion of powers at the highest level of UK judiciary
3
Q
who were the appelate community
A
senior judges / law lords
4
Q
what was the supreme court intention to be in the eyes of the public
A
greater transparency and make us appear more western (judiciary independent from the state)
5
Q
what was the role of the Lord Chancellor before 1st October 2009
A
- Cabinet minister, supervised legal system (E)
- Chairman of sittings in HOL (L)
- Head of Judiciary, appoints judges (J)
6
Q
How is the HOL chaired now?
A
Lord Speaker
7
Q
How are Judges chosen now
A
Independent Judicial Appointments Commission
