SC is too powerful

Cards (3)

  • Judicial reviews give too much influence over the public policy and the democratic processes- SC contributed in the delay of brexit despite its approval by the public in the 2016 referendum
  • creation of SC makes conflict more likely leading to more active and independent courts - disputes over immigration
  • HRA allows the UK SC to interpret ECHR and issue incompatibility statements which hinders the ability of governments to fight terrorism and immigration