The Rule of Law (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Rule of law
Rule of law
Principle protecting from dictatorship & arbitrary power
Act recognising rule of law in s1
Act recognising rule of law in s1
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Senior judge who wrote on rule of law
Senior judge who wrote on rule of law
Lord Bingham
Dicey's 1st element
Dicey's 1st element
Absence of arbitrary power via judicial review
Dicey's 2nd element
Dicey's 2nd element
Equality before the law
Von Hayek's concern
Von Hayek's concern
Rule of law diluted by Parliament permitting arbitrary power
Raz's main focus
Raz's main focus
Minimising arbitrary discretionary power
Judicial independence purpose
Judicial independence purpose
Prevents arbitrary power & ensures fair dispute resolution
Habeas corpus
Habeas corpus
No imprisonment without trial
LASPO 2012 effect
LASPO 2012 effect
Reduced legal aid availability