Judical Precedent

Question 1

Certainty in law

Answer 1

A fundamental principle of the English legal system and therefore places some limits on judicial discretion.

Question 2

The ‘doctorine of precedent’

Answer 2

Courts must follow the decisions reached in previous cases in superior courts, when ruling a judgement.

Question 3

Stare decisis

Answer 3

Let the decision stand

Certainty of the law always overrides the uniqueness of the case.

Question 4

UK Courts

Answer 4

Supreme Court
Court of appeal
High court
Crown court County court
Magistrates court Tribunals

Question 5

Binding precedent

Answer 5

Only superior courts can set precedent.