The Judiciary and Parliament
The relationship between the courts and Parliament, including tensions over judicial activism and parliamentary sovereignty.
Real World
When the Supreme Court ruled in the 2019 prorogation case, some MPs accused the judiciary of overstepping into political territory, while others praised the Court for upholding the rule of law against executive overreach.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions, present both the 'judicial activism' critique and the 'rule of law guardian' defence to access the highest mark bands.
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