Rule of Law: Joseph Raz MCT

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What is one of the essential principles of the rule of law according to Joseph Raz?

  • Judiciary must be independent and free from bias
  • Everyone has access to justice
  • Natural justice demands a fair hearing for the accused
  • Laws must be clear and easy to comprehend (correct)

What is the principle behind the concept of 'prospectivity of law'?

  • Laws are forward-looking, designed to guide future behaviour (correct)
  • Laws are biased towards the accused
  • Laws are only applicable to a select few
  • Laws are retroactive, punishing past actions

Which of the following is a key aspect of natural justice?

  • Innocence until proven guilty
  • Guilty until proven innocent
  • Access to justice for all
  • Right to a fair hearing (correct)

What is the outcome when a new law is enacted, according to the principle of prospectivity of law?

<p>Only future actions are regulated by the new law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the case 'Philips Eyre v Ought'?

<p>It outlines the principle of clear law-making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having clear laws?

<p>To ensure laws are easily understood by citizens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of prospectivity of law aim to do?

<p>Influence future behaviour (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental aspect of natural justice?

<p>Innocent until proven guilty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for maintaining judicial independence?

<p>Judges being free from bias and external influence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law?

<p>To interpret laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental characteristic of laws in a system that upholds the rule of law?

<p>They are clear and easy to comprehend (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of natural justice?

<p>Individuals have a fair right to a fair hearing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having an independent judiciary?

<p>To ensure that the judiciary is free from bias and interference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of prospectivity of law?

<p>Laws are forward-looking and designed to guide future behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the rule of law, according to Joseph Raz?

<p>Laws are clear and easy to comprehend (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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