Question

Mention any two points to justify the need for judicial review?

Answer 1

Answer:

Judicial review, power of the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and administrative arms of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the constitution.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nobody is above the law, not even governments, local authorities and other public bodies. They can be held accountable for the legality of their actions through a process known as judicial review.

• It ensures that they comply with the law and act fairly when no other form of legal redress is available.
• The process is often used by the most vulnerable to challenge decisions that may have significant impacts on their lives, such as removal of care services or continued detention.
• The access to judicial review can provide effective redress and tangible benefits for often vulnerable claimants. It cannot be assumed to be merely an expensive and time-consuming detour to arrive at a known and predictable outcome.