AS Level Law Assignment 15 - The Doctrine of Judicial Precedent

AS Level Law Assignment 15 - The Doctrine of Judicial Precedent

Task

1 (a) Describe the most important features of the doctrine of judicial precedent. [10 marks]

1 (b) With reference to any appropriate examples, consider to what extent judges are bound to follow previous precedents. [20 marks]

(AQA, June 2001)

2 (a) Describe how the doctrine of precedent operates through a hierarchy of courts within the English legal system. Illustrate your description with cases. [15 marks]

2 (b) Discuss whether the doctrine of precedent allows judges flexibility in developing the law. [15 marks]

(AQA, January 2002)

3 (a) Describe, using cases to illustrate, the system of judicial precedent in English law. Your answer should also explain how judges may avoid following a precedent. [20 marks]

3 (b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the doctrine of precedent. [10 marks]

(AQA, May 2002)

4 (a) Describe, and illustrate with cases, the operation of the doctrine of precedent in English law. [15 marks]

(b) Judges may have a number of options open to them which give them the opportunity to avoid having to follow a precedent. Briefly explain and comment on these options. [15 marks]

(AQA, January 2003)

5 (a) Describe the essential features of the doctrine of judicial precedent. (15 marks)

5 (b) Outline how judges might avoid following precedent and discuss why they might wish to do so. (15 marks)

(AQA, June 2003)

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AS Level Law Assignment 15 - The Doctrine of Judicial Precedent

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