Strengths Of Law Making Through The Courts

Question 1

Precedents create certainty, consistency and predictability

Answer 1

Like cases are decided in a like manner by looking back at previous cases

Question 2

Courts can change the law quickly

Answer 2

Courts can make a quick decision to resolve a dispute and create precedents to be followed in the future

Question 3

Courts are not subject to political influence when making a decision

Answer 3

Judges are appointed, rather then elected, so they are not subject to political pressure much like members of parliament

Question 4

Courts are able to fill gaps in legislation

Answer 4

The courts can fill the gaps left by parliament which is essential because new situations are always arising

Question 5

Courts can develop areas of law

Answer 5

Courts can make new laws to cover a situation that was not previously covered by statutes

Question 6

Courts can give meaning to an act of parliament

Answer 6

Courts can interpret the words in an Act to give meaning to fit with the current situation

Question 7

Courts can keep the law from becoming too rigid and provide flexibility in the law making process

Answer 7

The courts can change the law when it has become outdated if it is brought towards them