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What is judicial precedent? |
Judicial precedent refers to a previous decision made by a judge which is used to create law for future judges to follow. |
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What is stare decisis? |
It means stand by what is said and is the precedent judicial precedent follows. |
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How is precedent set in the court systems? |
The courts higher in the court hierarchy set the precedent for the lower courts. |
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What is the civil court hierarchy? |
CJEU Supreme Court Court of appeal Divisional - family,chancery, QBD Courts of first instance The county court |
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What is the criminal court hierarchy? |
CJEU and Supreme Court Court Of Appeal QBD Crown Court Magistrates Court |
