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Originally Posted by Agamemnon
Exactly, the judicial system already provides checks and balances to the Legislature. A judge, an unelected appointed official, has the power (depending on the type of judge) to overturn/check legislation that is against the Charter/Constitutional Acts.
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Well, house of lords can directly influence law making process, so I would say in a "long running" system (ie UK) it has its place.