It is vitally important in a democracy that individual judges and the judiciary as a whole are impartial and independent of all external pressures and of each other. Discuss, giving reasons for your views.(100 marks)
You are required to produce an answer to this question and also a research traile.g. in the form of a research report, not exceeding 2000 words maximum for both parts.
We would normally expect a research trail to be no more than 500 words on its own but you will not be penalised if it exceeds 500 words, provided the assessment does not exceed 2000 words in total.
To answer this question we advise that you start by explaining why someone might legitimately hold that opinion.
Then, using relevant primary and secondary sources of law and legal information,explain what the term judicial independence means.
You should also explain why judicial independence is important.
You should also explain how judicial independence is guaranteed in English law
