S/L/69. The doctrine of judicial precedent, with particular reference to the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords

A discussion concerning the doctrine of judicial precedent, with particular reference to the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords. Reference made to the UK judicial system, the House of Lords Practice Statement (1966), criminal law, case law and briefly the influence of European law. In particular, a quote from Lord Denning’s book ‘The Discipline of Law’ is applied to the discussion, which centres on the manner and use of judicial precedent within the legal system operating in England and Wales.