The Supreme Court and its interactions (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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What is judicial review?
What is judicial review?
SC reviews lawfulness of public body decisions
Judicial review effect on executive
Judicial review effect on executive
Can overturn unlawful executive decisions
Miller case 2017 ruling
Miller case 2017 ruling
Govt needs Parliament act to trigger Article 50
How does judicial review influence Parliament?
How does judicial review influence Parliament?
Court rulings can prompt Parliament to amend laws
Belmarsh case 2004 outcome
Belmarsh case 2004 outcome
Indefinite detention incompatible with ECHR
Ultra vires meaning
Ultra vires meaning
Beyond the powers
Ultra vires consequence
Ultra vires consequence
Action declared void and of no legal effect
R (Evans) v AG 2015 ruling
R (Evans) v AG 2015 ruling
Ministerial veto blocking Prince Charles letters was ultra vires
SC's constitutional role
SC's constitutional role
Upholds rule of law, separation of powers, sovereignty
SC as check on government
SC as check on government
Reviews legality of executive & legislative actions
How does parliamentary sovereignty limit SC?
How does parliamentary sovereignty limit SC?
Parliament can pass laws to override court decisions
How does executive compliance limit SC?
How does executive compliance limit SC?
SC relies on executive to comply with judgments