UK Judiciary

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Name of the highest Judicial body in the land
Supreme Court
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Term used to explain the fact Judges are appointed for an open-ended term.
Security of tenure
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Judges operate with impartiality
Judicial neutrality
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Courts must apply by the same ruling of the higher courts in cases.
Judicial Precedent
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Refers to the term used explain the collective of all judges, and as the "third arm" of the state.
Judiciary
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Legislation brought in 1998 to match ECHR laws
Human Rights Act
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Doctrine of the UK constitution under which justice is guaranteed
Rule of Law
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When EU law supersedes UK law
Primacy of EU Law
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Name of the body that helps appoint SC judges
Judicial Appointment Commission
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Principle should be free from political control.
Judicial Independence
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Rights and Freedoms enjoyed by individual in relation to state laws.
Civil Liberties
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Where individuals or institutions are seen to being dragged into the political frey.
Politicisation
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Term used to explain the fact Judges are appointed for an open-ended term.

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Security of tenure

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Judges operate with impartiality

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Courts must apply by the same ruling of the higher courts in cases.

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Refers to the term used explain the collective of all judges, and as the "third arm" of the state.

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