Phrases with «judicial restraint»

Judicial restraint means that judges should interpret and apply the law carefully, without making significant changes or taking a strong stance on political or social issues. It suggests that judges should respect the decisions of elected officials and only overturn laws if they clearly violate the Constitution. In essence, it advocates for judges to exercise caution and avoid becoming too involved in policymaking. Full definition

judicial restraint

Sentences with «judicial restraint»

But for him that difficulty provided yet another argument for judicial restraint. (educationnext.org)
At the same time, the court must respect the government's freedom to set policies, which is why judicial restraint is in order. (sciencemag.org)
In 2015, he also wrote the dissenting judgment in R. v. Nur, a 6 - 3 decision in which he argued the court should have shown judicial restraint and upheld the three - year mandatory minimum sentence for illegal possession of a loaded firearm. (canadianlawyermag.com)
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Phrases with «judicial restraint»

Sentences with «judicial restraint»

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