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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
The judges and courts that interpret and apply the law independently of government.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
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Members of the justice system who decide cases in courts and tribunals, including judges and magistrates.
Revise: The Operation of the Justice SystemThe judiciary applies the law and decides cases independently. Separating these responsibilities helps prevent an accusation from being treated automatically as proof of guilt.
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The judges and other legal officials responsible for applying the law impartially through the courts.
Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: The Westminster ParliamentThe judiciary consists of judges and courts. It interprets and applies the law and can decide whether government action is lawful. Judges are independent of government: their decisions should depend on the law, not on what ministers want.
The judges and courts responsible for interpreting and applying the law.
