Meaning judicial review
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judicial review


In a case of unfair trade, the mechanism for appealing a decision.
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A procedure by which the High Court may review the reasonableness of decisions made by local authorities, the first Secretary of State or lower courts, for example a planning decision.
Source: planningportal.co.uk

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The power of the courts to declare legislation unconstitutional (ultra vires).
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The power of a court to judge the constitutionality of the laws of a government or the acts of a government official.
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The process of reviewing the laws or actions of the President or Congress for their constitutionality. Judicial review was not originally included in the Constitution, even though the Federalist Paper [..]
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Revisión Judicial
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The power of a court (the Supreme Court or any other court) to declare unconstitutional federal or state laws and other acts of government. -->
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1 : review 2 : a constitutional doctrine that gives to a court system the power to annul legislative or executive acts which the judges declare to be unconstitutional ;also : the process of using ...
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Judicial review refers to the power of a court to review a statute, treaty or administrative regulation for constitutionality or consistency with a a superior law. It is the power of the judicial bran [..]
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Authority of court to review and declare unconstitutional actions of other branches of government.
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Lower Court decisions can be reviewed by the High Court to ensure public and other parties have received a fair and lawful decision in a case. Often happens after an appeal is filed.
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judicial review


The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also, the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.
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In the context of asylum claims, judicial review enables the applicant to challenge a decision on the basis that the original decision was based on the incorrect application of law. Judicial reviews c [..]
Source: refugeecouncil.org.uk

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The means by which a person can challenge a decision made by a public authority where there is no right of appeal against the decision or no alternative remedy.
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judicial review


A court’s power to review the actions of other branches or levels of government.
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judicial review


The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government and the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.
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A remedy whereby the Court of Session may review and if necessary set aside or rectify the decision of public officials or bodies where no other form of appeal is available.
Source: scotland-judiciary.org.uk

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judicial review


Review by a court of an administrative act on the basis of fault in the decision-making process.
Source: lawhandbook.sa.gov.au

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judicial review


The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also, the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.
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The process by which judges scrutinize laws, policies, and governmental practices to ensure their consistency with the Constitution, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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judicial review


A means whereby a judge reviews the lawfulness of a decision or action made by a public body.
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judicial review


Procedure by which the High Court may review the reasonableness of a decision made by a local authority, for example a planning decision.
Source: communityplanning.net

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judicial review


The power of the federal courts to overturn or limit the enforcement of Federal or state laws or regulations that the judges determine have violated the Federal constitution. The term also covers the [..]
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