Deference denotes the extent to which a court respects the authority or validity of a government act or decision during the process of judicial review. If the court exhibits less deference, this may contribute to a finding that the government acted ultra vires, or beyond its power. Influencing factors include: The nature of the decision (poly-centric, human rights and/or individual liberties usually attract less deference or more scrutiny). Decisions which impact on individuals attract more… (More on Deference)