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Role of The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has an important role to play in the UK and its legal system. As the ultimate interpreter of laws passed by Parliament, it is crucial in the administration of justice and to protect the rights of UK citizens and residents
Significance to the UK
Courts are the final arbiter between the citizen and the state, independent from parliament and government.
UK judicial system
The Supreme Court is the apex of the UK's legal system.