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What role do judges play in the modern United Kingdomconstitution? To what extent will the proposals for a new judicial appointments system for Englandand Walesand a new Supreme Court for the UKenhance the legitimacy of judicial power?
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Student ID: 564067 January 2004 What role do judges play in the modern United Kingdom constitution? To what extent will the proposals for a new judicial appointments system for England and Wales and a new Supreme Court for the UK enhance the legitimacy of judicial power? The primary role of the judges within our modern United Kingdom constitution is to uphold its values and be the protector and keeper of the constitution. However there is no written or "codified" constitution, this by no means purports that there is no constitution in our country; simply there isn't any where for us to look to define this role exactly. It is true to say though that judges must ensure that the cardinal constitutional principles are upheld and adhered to be the government of the day. It can be said that the role that the judges play, can be looked at as a "pivotal part in...
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