Judicial Precedent
An exploration of the doctrine of judicial precedent (stare decisis), the hierarchy of the courts in precedent, and how judges can avoid following past decisions.
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An exploration of the doctrine of judicial precedent (stare decisis), the hierarchy of the courts in precedent, and how judges can avoid following past decisions.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between ratio decidendi and obiter dicta?
- How does the Practice Statement 1966 operate?
- In what circumstances can the Court of Appeal depart from its own decisions?
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