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Judicial Review in the United Kingdom

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What is the primary function of judicial review in the United Kingdom?

  1. To ensure the executive branch of government acts within its legal authority

  2. To interpret the laws of the United Kingdom

  3. To determine the constitutionality of laws

  4. To provide legal advice to the government


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judicial review is a process by which the courts can review the actions of the executive branch of government to ensure that they are acting within their legal authority.

Which court has the ultimate authority for judicial review in the United Kingdom?

  1. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

  2. The High Court of Justice

  3. The Court of Appeal

  4. The Crown Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is the highest court in the United Kingdom and has the ultimate authority for judicial review.

What are the grounds for judicial review in the United Kingdom?

  1. Illegality

  2. Irrationality

  3. Procedural impropriety

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for judicial review in the United Kingdom include illegality, irrationality, and procedural impropriety.

What is the remedy for a successful judicial review challenge in the United Kingdom?

  1. A declaration that the government action is unlawful

  2. An injunction to stop the government action

  3. Damages for any losses suffered as a result of the government action

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The remedy for a successful judicial review challenge in the United Kingdom can include a declaration that the government action is unlawful, an injunction to stop the government action, and damages for any losses suffered as a result of the government action.

What is the significance of judicial review in the United Kingdom?

  1. It helps to protect individual rights and freedoms

  2. It ensures that the government is accountable for its actions

  3. It promotes the rule of law

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Judicial review in the United Kingdom helps to protect individual rights and freedoms, ensures that the government is accountable for its actions, and promotes the rule of law.

Which of the following is NOT a ground for judicial review in the United Kingdom?

  1. Illegality

  2. Irrationality

  3. Procedural impropriety

  4. Equity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Equity is not a ground for judicial review in the United Kingdom.

What is the name of the legal principle that allows the courts to review the decisions of administrative tribunals?

  1. Ultra vires

  2. Wednesbury unreasonableness

  3. Anisminic principle

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ultra vires is the legal principle that allows the courts to review the decisions of administrative tribunals.

Which of the following is NOT a type of judicial review remedy?

  1. Declaration

  2. Injunction

  3. Damages

  4. Mandamus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Damages are not a type of judicial review remedy.

What is the name of the legal principle that requires public authorities to act fairly and reasonably?

  1. The rule of law

  2. Natural justice

  3. Procedural fairness

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Procedural fairness is the legal principle that requires public authorities to act fairly and reasonably.

Which of the following is NOT a type of judicial review ground?

  1. Error of law

  2. Error of fact

  3. Abuse of discretion

  4. Mootness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mootness is not a type of judicial review ground.

What is the name of the legal principle that allows the courts to review the decisions of lower courts?

  1. Certiorari

  2. Prohibition

  3. Mandamus

  4. Habeas corpus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Certiorari is the legal principle that allows the courts to review the decisions of lower courts.

Which of the following is NOT a type of judicial review remedy?

  1. Quashing order

  2. Prohibition order

  3. Mandatory order

  4. Declaratory order


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mandatory order is not a type of judicial review remedy.

What is the name of the legal principle that requires public authorities to give reasons for their decisions?

  1. The rule of law

  2. Natural justice

  3. Procedural fairness

  4. Transparency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transparency is the legal principle that requires public authorities to give reasons for their decisions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of judicial review ground?

  1. Illegality

  2. Irrationality

  3. Procedural impropriety

  4. Lack of jurisdiction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of jurisdiction is not a type of judicial review ground.

What is the name of the legal principle that allows the courts to review the decisions of government ministers?

  1. Judicial review

  2. Administrative law

  3. Constitutional law

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judicial review is the legal principle that allows the courts to review the decisions of government ministers.

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