Hierarchy Flashcards by Emily McCourt | Brainscape

Q

What is important about hierarchy?

A

Higher courts bind lower courts

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Q

Outline the court hierarchy

A

ECJ
UKSC
CofA (criminal and civil)
high court (QBD, family,& chancery)
crown 5.county
magistrates

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Q

What is the judicial committee of the privy council?

A

does not have any binding powers

* made entirely of Supreme Court justices so is persuasive

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