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Which elements did Bingham see as being characteristic of the Rule of Law?

Which elements did Bingham see as being characteristic of the Rule of Law?

Adherence to domestic and international law; only punishable for crimes set out by law; courts should interpret the law; law clear, accessible, precise and open to scrutiny; all treated equally; respect for HR; courts accessible & affordable; must provide means for dispute resolution
What was Dicey's definition of the prerogative?
What was Dicey's definition of the prerogative?
“The residue of discretionary or arbitrary authority which at any given time is legally left in the hands of the Crown.”
Name some important provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998, as well as their effect
Name some important provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998, as well as their effect
s. 1: the ECHR is to be indirectly incorporated into UK law
s. 2: Strasbourg jurisprudence is to be accounted for
s. 3: the courts are to interpret UK statutes, as far as is possible to do so, in accordance with the ECHR
s. 4: where UK statutes cannot be interpreted as such, a declaration of incompatibility may be issued
s. 6: all public authorities are to act in accordance with ECHR rights unless UK law provides otherwise
s. 7: action may be brought against a public authority
s. 8: remedy may be granted for actions of a public authority
s. 10: a remedial order may be granted under certain conditions
s. 19: statements of compatibility are to be made upon passing an Act
What are the 3 main forms of accountability of the modern executive?
What are the 3 main forms of accountability of the modern executive?
Legal - through judicial review
Political - through Ministerial responsibility (both individual and collective) e.g. the Carltona principle, and Parliamentary scrutiny (e.g. questions, debates, Select Comittees) 
Quasi-judicial - through the Ombudsman and public inquiries
NB: the public also now play a role since the enactment of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Under what authority may an arrest be made?
Under what authority may an arrest be made?
A warrant for arrest may be issued under the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 s. 1. Alternatively, an arrest without warrant may be made by a constable under s. 24 PACE, or by a member of the public under s. 24A. Furthermore, an arrest for breach of the peace exists under common law (Foulkes v Chief Constable of Merseyside)