Chapter 15 Self-test questions

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. Which of the following statements accurately describe a requirement that stems from the constitutional principle of judicial independence? Please select all that apply.

It must not be possible for the executive to improperly influence judges. correct incorrect

The judiciary must be free from political pressure to reach particular decisions in individual cases. correct incorrect

Judges must not have political opinions. correct incorrect

Judges must have security of tenure. correct incorrect

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. Who does the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 charge with specific tasks in order to uphold the independence of the judiciary?

The Lord Chancellor correct incorrect

The Prime Minister correct incorrect

All MP correct incorrect

The members of the House of Lords correct incorrect

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. Judicial independence does not mean that the judiciary should be isolated from the other branches of the State.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Andrew Le Sueur has identified three schools of thought on the issue of judicial accountability. Match the type to their position.

They argue that accountability is not consistent with judicial independence.

Select an answer choice The opponents to judicial accountability The reconceptualists The radicals

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. Andrew Le Sueur has identified three schools of thought on the issue of judicial accountability. Match the type to their position.

They argue that judges are accountable through 'self-policing'.

Select an answer choice The opponents to judicial accountability The radicals The reconceptualists

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. Andrew Le Sueur has identified three schools of thought on the issue of judicial accountability. Match the type to their position.

They argue that judges should be accountable through 'explanation' to Parliament.

Select an answer choice The opponents to judicial accountability The radicals The reconceptualists

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. How does Graham Gee understand the Lord Chancellor's duty under s.3 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005? Please select all that apply.

To respond quickly to criticism of the judiciary. correct incorrect

To encourage their ministerial colleagues to respect judicial independence and the rule of law. correct incorrect

To issue statements in the face of hostile press coverage of the judiciary. correct incorrect

To take steps relating to the funding and oversight of the judicial system. correct incorrect

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. In 2011, what did Lord Judge call the 'most emphatic feature of the relationship between the judiciary and the media'?

The rule of law correct incorrect

Democracy correct incorrect

The twin independence of the judiciary and the media correct incorrect

The fact that the media can be partisan correct incorrect

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. Prior to recent reforms there was no open competition for the appointment of judges to the High Court or more senior positions.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The Judicial Appointments Commission for England and Wales (JAC) is the independent body established by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. It is in charge of the selection process for all the senior judiciary below the Supreme Court. It has stated a number of qualities that it takes into account in the selection process, which of the following did it identify? Please select all that apply.

Intellectual capacity correct incorrect

Integrity and independence of mind correct incorrect

Legal knowledge correct incorrect

Amount of money earned in private practice correct incorrect

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. To whom should an individual complain if they feel dissatisfied about the way they were treated by the judicial selection process in England and Wales?

The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman (JACO) correct incorrect

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) correct incorrect

The Lord Chancellor correct incorrect

The Parliamentary Ombudsman (PO) correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements accurately describe a reason why judges should be used to chair public inquiries? Please select all that apply.

They are considered to possess the requisite skills, handling of witnesses, and understanding fair procedure. correct incorrect

They are independent and neutral from government. correct incorrect

They are available to do the task. correct incorrect

They are experienced at handling a big workforce. correct incorrect