more on this theme | more from this thinker
Full Idea
The obvious solution is where the legislative, executive and judicial powers are exercised by different institutions, distinguished by function. The executive is answerable to the legislative, and the judicial is controlled by neither.
Gist of Idea
There should be separate legislative, executive and judicial institutions
Source
A.C. Grayling (The Good State [2020], 3)
Book Ref
Grayling,A.C.: 'The Good State' [Oneworld 2021], p.72
A Reaction
Separation by institution, rather than merely by separate individuals exercising the powers. I agree (with Popper etc) that institutions are the way to secure long-term success and justice. Grayling says the judiciary must not paralyse government.
| 23253 | Majority decisions are only acceptable if the minority interests are not vital [Grayling] |
| 23256 | Liberty and equality cannot be reconciled [Grayling] |
| 23258 | The very concept of democracy entails a need for justice [Grayling] |
| 23259 | There should be separate legislative, executive and judicial institutions [Grayling] |
| 23260 | A cap on time of service would restrict party control and career ambitions [Grayling] |
| 23262 | Experience, sympathy and history are sensible grounds for laying claim to rights [Grayling] |
| 23263 | Politics is driven by power cliques [Grayling] |
| 23254 | Democracies should require a supermajority for major questions [Grayling] |
| 23255 | It is essential for democracy that voting is free and well informed [Grayling] |