"Britain's New Supreme Court Opens, Separating Judiciary A new high court has begun proceedings in Britain, replacing the appeals court in the House of Lords. Its title, "The Supreme Court," has led some British lawyers to be concerned that it might eventually take on powers like the American Supreme Court, which can strike down laws. Its proponents say the court is a healthy separation of the judiciary from the legislature."Continued here: http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-05-voa53.cfm