UK's Supreme Court

Definition

The UK's Supreme Court is the highest court in the United Kingdom, responsible for interpreting and applying the law. It is independent of both the legislative and executive branches of government.

Related terms

Judicial Review:

This term refers to the power of a court to review and determine whether laws or actions taken by other branches of government are constitutional.

Appellate Jurisdiction: Appellate jurisdiction gives a higher court, like the UK's Supreme Court, authority to review decisions made by lower courts.

Legal Precedent: Legal precedent refers to previously decided cases that serve as an authoritative rule or guide for future similar cases.