Reform of the United Kingdom judicial system

The separation of powers in a state is an essential characteristic of every democratic country, a principle present in many constitutions, most notably that of the United States. The concept is imperfectly fulfilled in the United Kingdom, given that the executive (Ministers) form part of the legisl...

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Main Author:	Ovidiu-Horia MAICAN
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bucharest University of Economic Studies 2013-12-01
Series:	Juridical Tribune
Subjects:	United Kingdom Supreme Court House of Lords Privy Council constitutional reform
Online Access:	http://www.tribunajuridica.eu/arhiva/An3v2/3%20Maican.pdf

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Reform of the United Kingdom judicial system

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