An Analysis into the functions of political institutions in Public Law - An examination into the checks and balances institutions play in the UK Constitution

Submitted Assignment from the year 2024 in the subject Law - Public Law / Administrative Law, grade: 1st, , course: Postgraduate Diploma in Public Law, language: English, abstract: The separation of powers is one of the most fundamental doctrines in constitutional law. It's there to ensure that the three branches of government provide the necessary checks and balances, thereby ensuring that the executive is held to account. James Corbett's discussion around this doctrine aims to uncover not only how these three branches keep a check on the state but why this is so important. There is much focus on the role of the judiciary as one of the three branches and at how it keeps the government in check. It was not so long ago that the courts were headed by the government as one source of power but now, in recent years since it's been made independent of government this in itself shows just how far the constitution has adjusted itself so that it can uphold this separation and keep all governments to account. To deny this separation would mean replacing it with an ultimate source of power, which, if it was ever allowed to exist once more, would only be to deny democracy. Political institutions are, therefore, in place to make sure that a separation exists and that the government is properly held to account in a democratic state

About the author

Biography

Name and credentials:
James Michael Corbett, LLB, PGC, GFTD, GCILEx

Previous degrees:
Professional Graduate Fast Track Diploma in Legal Practice (GFTD), University of Westminster, 2017
PGC Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Litigation, The City Law School, 2012
LLB Bachelor of Laws (Degree), London South Bank University, 2011

Area of specialism:
Crime and litigation

Experience:
James has recently completed a Professional Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GFTD) which is equivalent to the LPC (Legal Practice Course). He is a member of the (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) CILEx and has attained Graduate membership of the institution.

He first became interested in law and politics from an early age and after talking to a local solicitor at a School careers fair he came away more determined than ever to pursue his interest in Law.

James pursued his academic studies in Law at London South Bank University and in his second year handled a mock case which gave him experience of interviewing clients and assisting them with legal problems, such as claims in damages for personal injury. In his final year he wrote a law project based on the defense of provocation. He gained a detailed understanding of Law and legal analysis from his degree.

He then went on to attend the City Law School where he specialised in criminal litigation and has acquired practical knowledge and experience of the criminal justice system. During his time at Law school he developed a clear understanding of the Criminal sector as well as an awareness of future developments in this field. He participated in trial observations and acquired practical experience and an in depth awareness of the criminal bar. He attended a trial at the local Crown Court where he was particularly intrigued by the interplay between the judge and the advocates.

James has combined academic study with part time paid employment and has practiced as a professional McKenzie Friend and has experience in handling clients and assisting those who are unrepresented in court. He keeps up to date with business and legal issues by reading the Financial Times, law magazine, journals, including The Lawyer and Legal Week.

Professional membership:
GCILEx professional at the Chartered Institute of legal Executives (CILEx) 2015 - Present

Future ambitions:
James's long term ambition is to pursue a Doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy) and become a doctor of Law with an emphasis into teaching Law.

Product details

• Authors: James Michael Corbett
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.03.2025
• EAN: 9783389121238
• ISBN: 978-3-389-12123-8
• No. of pages: 44
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 79 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Public law, administrative procedural law, constitutional procedural law