1.   Again, it must be remembered, the courts exercise a power of review rather than a power of appeal.

2.   In the United States the courts exercise a good deal of influence quite independently of the other branches of government.

3.   The court therefore exercised its discretion and refrained from granting a formal declaration since it would achieve nothing.

4.   It is well established that the court will only exercise its power to dismiss a case at this stage in exceptional circumstances.

5.   If this is not done, the court may exercise its discretion not to sanction the scheme.

6.   But in fact the human rights court has generally exercised a positive influence on British legislation.

7.   But the court these days exercises much tighter control over its time and energy.

8.   Second, we have permitted the federal courts to exercise virtually unlimited equitable powers to remedy this alleged constitutional violation.