Judicial Review (JR)

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What is the primary purpose of Judicial Review?

To establish new laws and regulations

To hold the government accountable by reviewing the legality of public body decisions (correct)

To ensure public bodies act fairly and follow the law

To reverse higher court decisions

When was Judicial Review first established?

1980's

1970's

1960's (correct)

1950's

What is one of the three principles of Judicial Review?

Rationality

Legality (correct)

Procedural fairness

All of the above

What is the relationship between Judicial Review and public bodies?

Judicial Review is a mechanism to hold public bodies accountable Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Appeal and Judicial Review?

Appeal is to reverse a decision, while Judicial Review is to review legality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of appealing a higher court's decision?

To reverse the lower court's decision Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Judicial Review in relation to public bodies?

Reviewing the legality of their decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of decisions made by public bodies according to Judicial Review?

They must be made in accordance with the law Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of Judicial Review in holding public bodies accountable?

Reviewing the legality of their decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Judicial Review and public bodies in terms of fairness?

Public bodies must act fairly and follow the law Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of appealing a higher court's decision?

To reverse a lower court's decision Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Judicial Review in relation to public bodies?

To ensure they adhere to their legal purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of public bodies according to Judicial Review?

They are rational and fair Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Judicial Review and the concept of legality?

Judicial Review reviews the legality of public bodies' decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Judicial Review in relation to public bodies' decisions?

The legality of the decisions Signup and view all the answers

Judicial Review (JR)

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