Parliament and the Judiciary 102

What do some argue the judiciary does to parliament

Undermines parliamentary sovereignty

ARGUMENT FOR UNDERMINIDNG PARL SOV

What happens when controversial policies are announced

speculation now focuses on whether the judiciary will allow it rather than how parliament will respond

ARGUMENT FOR UNDERMINING PARL SOV

what puts political pressure on parliament and where

declarations of incompatibility with the human rights act puts pressure on parliament to amend statute law

What do others argue

ruling support parliament

ARGUMENT AGAINST SUPREME COURT GOING AGAINST PARL SOV

what has the supreme court defended parliament against

the executives attempt to marginalise Parliaments influence

Which court case reaffirmed parliamentary sovereignty in Westminster

R ( Miller ) v Secretary of state for exiting the European union

What did the supreme court rule in the R ( Miller ) v Secretary of state for exiting the European union

devolved legislatures in Scotland Wales NI should have no role in beginning the Brexit process

How is parliamentary sovereignty still obtained

Parl can overrule or ignore supreme court decisions

What takes precedence over all other sources of the constitution

statute law

including over common law rulings made by the court

What are only advisory mechanisms?

Declarations of incompatibility

How many declarations of incompatibility have led to legislative change between 2009 and 2024

17/34