Judicial Precedent

Question 1

Difference between Common Law and Legislation:

Answer 1

Common Law is law decided by court during previous cases and custom outcomes whereas Legislation are law(s) made by parliament

Question 2

What does the hierarchy of the courts state?

Answer 2

Every court is bound to follow any decision made by a court above it in the hierarchy. As well as this, in general, appellate courts are bound by their own past decisions

Question 3

What is Stare Decisis?

Answer 3

This requires the courts to follow their previous decisions ensuring consistency within the law and allowing people to make an educated guess based on similar past cases