Economics 3366A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Constitutional Reform Act 2005, Senior Courts Act 1981, Bonhams
24 Sep 2020
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Reduced the role of the lord chancellor (previously member of the executive, own ministerial department, speaker of the house of lords and the head of the judiciary) as it went against the theory of the separation of powers. Senior courts act 1981 prior to this queen appointed on behalf of the pm who had discussed with the lord chancellor. Constitutional reform act 2005, part iv s. 61 creation of the judicial appointments commission (an independent body containing a chair from members of the public) Stipulated a new process for judges to be appointed with the intention of making the procedure more transparent. Skills required by judges: high level of expertise, integrity, independence of mind, objectivity, efficiency, good communication skills. Act of settlement 1700/1701 judges will keep their jobs during good behaviour ( To dismiss a judge, the decision has to be passed by both houses. Senior courts act 1981 creates a disciplinary procedure which allows the lord.
