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Independence of the Judiciary - Coggle Diagram
Independence of the Judiciary
Factors that affect Judicial Independence
Supremacy of Parliament
Cases with political implications
Right-wing bias
Support of Judicial Independence
So judges can decide cases solely on evidence presented in court by the parties and in accordance to the law.
So cases aren't persuaded by those in parliament
Separation of Powers
Separations of Powers
By Montesquieu
There are 3 functions of state
Must be separate to ensure the safeguarding of the liberty of citizens
3 arms of state
Executive (Government)
Legislation (Parliament)
Judiciary
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Guarantees judicial independence are upheld at all times
Four major changes to role chancellor
Sit as a judge
Automatically become the speaker of the House
Takes a central role in the judicial appointment process
Heads the judiciary