Comparing UK and US Judiciaries
How the UK Supreme Court and US Supreme Court differ in their powers, appointment processes, constitutional roles, and political significance.
Real World
The US Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down established abortion rights; the UK Supreme Court can only issue a declaration of incompatibility, as it did in the Nicklinson assisted dying case, leaving Parliament to decide.
Exam Focus
Always distinguish 'strike down' (US) from 'declaration of incompatibility' (UK) — conflating these is a common high-mark error.
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