The Supreme Court
The highest court in the UK, established in 2009, which hears appeals on points of law of the greatest public importance and can rule on the legality of government actions.
Real World
In R (Miller) v The Prime Minister (2019), the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Boris Johnson's advice to the Queen to prorogue Parliament for five weeks was unlawful and void, demonstrating the Court's power to hold the executive to account.
Exam Focus
When evaluating the Supreme Court's power, always contrast its inability to strike down legislation with its ability to issue declarations of incompatibility.
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