Week 3 - The Court Hierarchy Flashcards
1
Q
Supreme Court
A
Since 2009 (previously the House of Lords). It binds all lower courts, but not itself
2
Q
Court of Appeal
A
Binds all lower courts and usually itself
3
Q
Divisional Courts
A
Binds all courts below and other Divisional Courts
4
Q
High Court
A
Binds all courts below but not other sittings of High Court
5
Q
Inferior Courts
A
e.g Crown, County and Magistrates - Do not bind other courts
6
Q
What is the order of the hierarchy?
A
Supreme Court
Courts of Appeal
Divisional Courts
High Court
Inferior Courts
7
Q
In which courts are most cases happening?
A
Inferior courts
