Court Heirachy

Question 1

Civil courts

Answer 1

ECJ- SUPREME- COA CIVIL DIVISION- DIVISIONAL- HIGH- COUNTY

Question 2

Criminal courts

Answer 2

SUPREME- COA CRIMINAL DIVISION- QUEENS BENCH DIVISION COURT- CROWN- MAGISTRATE

Question 3

What are the rules of jp in the courts?

Answer 3

Bound by the decision of the court above them, appeal courts are bound by their own previous decisions, however there are 2 exceptions:

• all courts are bound by CJEU decisions
• cases involving HR