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1
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Precedents create certainty, consistency and predictability

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

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Courts can change the law quickly

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

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Courts are not subject to political influence when making a decision

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

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Courts are able to fill gaps in legislation

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

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Courts can develop areas of law

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

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Courts can give meaning to an act of parliament

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

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

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The courts can change the law when it has become outdated if it is brought towards them

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