Public policy Flashcards
1
Q
What is public policy?
A
The English Courts’ ability to refuse to use a foreign law in their courts
2
Q
Why does it exist acc to C&H?
A
England First, Unruly Horse (per Lord J Hodson), may backfire, and recognition of comity over chauvinism.
3
Q
Public policy and Status
A
Oppenheimer v Cattermole
Somerset’s case
4
Q
Penal review and Public law
A
Govt of India
Huntington v Atrill
5
Q
Bodley Head and Cooper King
A
Foreign Lawyer and Person will qualify as someone suitable to give evidence
