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Binding Authority and Persuasive Authority

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In the legal system, there are two types of authorities that courts and lawyers use to support their arguments: binding authority and persuasive authority. Understanding these authorities is crucial for interpreting and applying...

Binding Authority and Persuasive Authority

UOLLB First Class Law Notes

In the legal system, there are two types of authorities that courts and lawyers use to support their arguments: binding authority and persuasive authority. Understanding these authorities is crucial for interpreting and applying...

Stare Decisis, Ratio Decidendi, and Obiter Dicta

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Stare decisis, ratio decidendi, and obiter dicta are all important legal concepts that are used in common law jurisdictions such as England and Wales. They are related to the way...

Stare Decisis, Ratio Decidendi, and Obiter Dicta

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Stare decisis, ratio decidendi, and obiter dicta are all important legal concepts that are used in common law jurisdictions such as England and Wales. They are related to the way...

Hierarchy of Courts of England and Wales

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The court system of England and Wales is a complex hierarchy of courts that deal with a wide range of legal issues. From minor criminal offences to major civil disputes,...

Hierarchy of Courts of England and Wales

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The court system of England and Wales is a complex hierarchy of courts that deal with a wide range of legal issues. From minor criminal offences to major civil disputes,...

Pros and Cons of Influences on Parliament

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Parliamentary law-making is influenced by a range of factors, including political parties, interest groups, public opinion, the media, international organisations, and economic factors. These influences can have both advantages and...

Pros and Cons of Influences on Parliament

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Parliamentary law-making is influenced by a range of factors, including political parties, interest groups, public opinion, the media, international organisations, and economic factors. These influences can have both advantages and...

Types of Delegated Legislation

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Delegated legislation refers to laws made by authorities other than Parliament and is often used to implement detailed rules or regulations that would be impractical to include in primary legislation....

Types of Delegated Legislation

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Delegated legislation refers to laws made by authorities other than Parliament and is often used to implement detailed rules or regulations that would be impractical to include in primary legislation....

Pros and Cons of Delegated Legislation

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Delegated legislation is a process where the legislative power is transferred by the UK Parliament or the Scottish Parliament to other authorities, such as the government or local authorities, to...

Pros and Cons of Delegated Legislation

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Delegated legislation is a process where the legislative power is transferred by the UK Parliament or the Scottish Parliament to other authorities, such as the government or local authorities, to...

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