法律概念－法的解释英文.pptVIP

Introduction to Law (Interpretation of the Law) Learning Objectives Quick Review Precedent rules of precedent applying precedent benefits and drawback of precedent Interpreting legislation Quick Review English law is a common law system That means the courts play an important role Decisions of the courts help to explain how legislation should work develop the law Precedent As you will remember, the English civil courts are arranged in a hierarchy The House of Lords is at the top of this structure According to the rules of precedent a decision of a higher court is binding on a lower court Prec