Advantages of Judicial independence

How does judicial independence protect individuals?

prevents abuse of power by the government

What occurred in the Belmarsh detainees' case?

the supreme court ruled that elements of the Anti-crime, terrorism and security act 2001 were incompatible with human rights law

How does the Belmarsh detainees' case support judicial independence?

acts by the government can be independently reviewed to protect individuals

Judicial independence ensures that judges are free to reach decisions which may be ______ ___________ without fear of sanction

Politically unpopular

What case gives evidence for impartial judicial review?

Miller v Prime minister

What can judges carry out impartial judicial review on?

acts or decisions by the government

What does fairness in cases mean for the public?

they can be confident in the judiciary

What case demonstrates the principle of fairness?

Pinochet

How does Pinochet demonstrate the principle of fairness?

the judge had an interest in the case and so it was appealled

What about judge appointment in an advantage?

they are appointed independently and purely on merit

What is hoped to be a result of the new system of selecting judges?

they will become increasingly diverse

What act ensures security of tenure?

Act of Settlement 1701

What court case led to judges immunity from suit?

Sirros v Moore

What act ensures independence form the executive?

S.3 Constitutional reform Act 2005

What are the two ways judges are kept independent from the executive?

s.3 Constitutional reform act 2005

Judicial appointments commision