W/E 23rd November
This week we looked at precendent and hierarchy of the courts. There is a very rigid doctrine of precedent which means that courts are bound by the courts above it and in turn bind those below.
When studying the hierarchies DO NOT confuse the civil and criminal systems. Make sure that you know which courts bind which.
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Civil Courts |
Criminal Courts |
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European Court of Justice |
European Court of Justice |
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House of Lords |
House of Lords |
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Court of Appeal (Civil Div.) |
Court of Appeal (Crim. Div.) |
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Divisional Courts |
Queen’s Bench Divisional Court |
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High Court |
Crown Court |
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County Court |
Magistrates’ Court |
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Magistrates’ Court |
We also looked at the House of Lords and judicial precedent in a little more detail focussing on the important 1966 Practice Statement.
Additional Reading
If you have not done so already, I would suggest that you start going back through your folders and making notes in readiness for the January exam.
