The Hierarchy of the Courts Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Street Tramways v London city council
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-The house of Lords (supreme court) is bound by their previous decisions. This decision established a rigid doctrine of stare decisis.
2
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The practice statement 1966 allows the law to evolve.
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3
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Practice Statement 1966
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-Allows the supreme court to depart from its previous decisions if not doing so would result in an unjust decision.
4
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Cookson v Knowles (PS 1966)
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-compensation for wrongful death. Calculated from the time of death rather than the time of trial. Out of date because does not account for inflation.
5
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Knauer v Ministry of Justice
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-updated the law to be from the date of trail to make compensation fairer.
6
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The Supreme Court and Europe
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