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To what extent does the British constitution adequately safeguard the independence of the judiciary
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To what extent does the British constitution adequately safeguard the independence of the judiciary? Judicial Independence The UK does not have a codified constitution that provides for separation of powers between the main arms of government, and the Head of the Judiciary, currently Lord Irvine, is a member of the Cabinet and a close friend of the Prime Minister, so the question arises as to how the courts are able to act impartially and not biased in some way towards the government; this is what judicial independence means. There are a number of safeguards in the British constitution to preserve their independent position. Judicial independence is maintained by a combination of procedures and conventions relating to their terms of employment and relations with the other arms of government. Appointed on merit. Law Lords ( 12 including the Lord Chancellor ) are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the PM and the Lord...
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