Judicial is neutral and independent

Cards (8)

  • judges are experienced courtroom lawyers who are used to serving the law and the rule of law neutrally rather than beign biased
  • since the constitutional reform act 2005 and independent judicial appointments commission it recommends candidates for judicial appointments on a more transparent basis free from political interference
  • UK Supreme Court
    • Physical separation between the legislature and the judiciary, since the court resides in a separate building
  • Sub judice rule
    Prevents MPs and peers from discussing a current or impending court case
  • Judges have openly criticised government decisions
  • In 2014 the lord chief justice of England and Wales condemned an attempt by government to hold a completely secret trial under the 2013 Justice and Security Act
  • The decisions relating to Brexit
    Show a willingness to take on the government, demonstrating independence
  • The 2019 prorogation case denied the prime minister the right to prorogue (suspend) Parliament for a lengthy amount of time without a vote