Week 8: The Judiciary

Question 1

Who serves as the final arbiter of disputes regarding devolution arrangements

Answer 1

The UK Supreme Court

Question 2

Should a party refuse to comply with the ruling of a court, what can they be found guilty of?

Answer 2

Contempt of Court

Question 3

Which section of the HRA compels Courts to interpret legislation in such a way that is compatible with the Act.

Answer 3

Section 3.

Question 4

What are the two methods of ensuring judicial independence?

Answer 4

1. Institutional Guarantees
2. Guarantees for Individual Judges

Question 5

Which piece of legislation is considered an institutional guarantee of judicial independence?

Answer 5

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

Question 6

What are the 3 primary outcomes of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005

Answer 6

1. New Supreme Court
2. Modification of the role of Lord Chancellor
3. New Judicial Appointments Commission

Question 7

When did the SC come into function?

Answer 7

2009

Question 8

What are the three primary individual guarantees to ensure judicial independence?

Answer 8

1. Security of tenure
2. Security of salary
3. Immunity from suit

Question 9

What are the two primary methods of removing a judge?

Answer 9

1. Dismissal with assent of Parliament
2. Medical Dismissal by Lord Chancellor