Judiciary and constitutional reform 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsThe British constitutionASAQA Created by: Ellierose1999Created on: 27-04-17 09:49 How does the Rule of Law effect the judiciary? No punishment without trial No one above teh law Personal freedoms= decisions of judges 1 of 10 How is independence maintained? Salaries paid by consolidation fund Contempt of court Separation of powers Independent appointemnts Training and experience 2 of 10 How is neutrality maintained? Low public profile Restriction on activity Legal justification Highly trained 3 of 10 How powerful are judges? Decide whether unlawful or 'ultra vires' 'Suspend' UK statue law that violates EU law Incompatibility if violaates EU law 4 of 10 Has the judiciary become politicised? Criticse rulings bu judges HRA merit rather than assess Factortame (1990) Chris Grayling- 'human rights agenda gone too far' "Lost sight of core principles" 5 of 10 Constitutional Reform under Blair What is Constitutional Reform? Modernising way country run. 1999- Scottish Parliament 1999- Welsh Aseembly 1999- Northern Ireland Electoral Reform 6 of 10 Why reform? Fears of sovereignty Corruption Electoral House of Lords Increase in unelected bodies 7 of 10 How is it reformed? Parliament, committees and cabinet Referendums Acts of Parliament EU law and treaty 8 of 10 Impact Constitutional Reform Act 2005 Removed Law Lords Downgrade LC role Independent Appointments Committee Diversity Consolidated fund Anonymous No political influence 9 of 10 Criticisms of reforms Human Rights agenda Not reflective of society Lack of women Speak in public abut decisions 10 of 10
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