law making- the practice statement

Question 1

practice statement

Answer 1

document issued by HoL which established a more flexible approach to judicial precedent

Question 2

whats the main debate about the HoL and precedent?

Answer 2

whether the HoL should overule its own past decisions

Question 3

between 1898 to 1966 what approach did HoL take?

Answer 3

completely bound to its own past decisions

Question 4

why was this approach not satisfactory?

Answer 4

constant changing social conditions, advanced technology and parliament having to pass an act in order to change.

Question 5

why was the practice statement of great importance?

Answer 5

doesnt have to follow its own precedent if the precedent isnt suited to the case and current social conditions.