The Role of the Judiciary
Politics · Year 12 · Rights, Liberties, and the State · 4.º Período

The Role of the Judiciary

A detailed study of the UK judiciary, focusing on judicial independence, neutrality, and the role of the Supreme Court. Students will assess the growing political significance of judges.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsA-Level Politics: UK Government 4.1 - The Supreme Court and its interactions with, and influence over, the legislative and policy-making processesA-Level Politics: UK Government 4.2 - The location of sovereignty in the UK

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A detailed study of the UK judiciary, focusing on judicial independence, neutrality, and the role of the Supreme Court. Students will assess the growing political significance of judges.

Key Questions

  1. How is judicial independence maintained in the UK?
  2. What is the significance of judicial review?
  3. Has the judiciary become too powerful?

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