Doctrine of precedent, rules of interpretation & separation of powers

Question 1 Judges are set by the Doctrine of Precedent to decide the outcome of cases. Stare Decisis states that like cases should be treated so. For two separate cases of assault with similar circumstances, the Judge should follow the Doctrine of Precedent giving both cases the same sentence by following the decision made by … Read more

Analysing the approach in Trust A & Anor v H

Trust A & Anor v H England and Wales High Court (Family Division) (May 25 2006) Considering the findings of fact as highlighted in paragraph 11 of the judgement, there is no other alternative solution to H’s condition other than the surgery proposed by Trust A and Trust B. H’s mental health is likely to … Read more

Use of juries/distinguishing & applying cases

The most common and significant use of the jury today is in the Crown Court where it is decided where the defendant is guilty or not guilty in criminal cases. Juries are only used in a small number of civil cases, where they will decide upon the facts of the case whether the claimant has … Read more

Supervisory jurisdiction of IPT & use of ouster clauses

R (on the application of Privacy International) v. Investigatory Powers Tribunal and others [2019] UKSC 22 On appeal from: [2017] EWCA Civ 1868 Supreme Court Introduction In this case, R (on the application of Privacy International) v. Investigatory Powers Tribunal and others, the appellants are Privacy International and others, and the respondents are the Investigatory … Read more

Disadvantages and advantages of Judicial law-making

Marianne Giles’ article on ‘Judicial law-making in the criminal courts: the case of marital rape’ explores the disadvantages and advantages on Judicial law-making. Giles carefully illustrates the impact judge made law has on marital rape, where the case of R v R made it illegal for a man to have sex with his wife without … Read more

Williams v Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council [2019] HCA 4 – extended case note

Extended Case Note Williams v Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council [2019] HCA 4 Background Mr Glen William, the appellant was a registered member with the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council and obtained a lease from the Council in 1989. The appellant remains in occupation of the premises, which are in substantial disrepair. On 14 April … Read more

Re BWV; Ex parte Gardner (2003) interpretation of ‘palliative care’ & ‘medical treatment’

Citation Re BWV; Ex parte Gardner (2003) 7 VR 487 Jurisdiction Supreme Court of Victoria, Single Judge: Morris J Procedural History First instance – Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Present Matter – Supreme Court of Victoria Facts BWV is a 68-year-Old women who for 3 years has suffered from a progressive and fatal form of … Read more

Delegated legislation, statutory interpretation & the common law system

Question 1) (A) What Is Delegated Legislation? Delegated legislation is written in an Act of Parliament, but is not made in Parliament itself. The Act of Parliament (also known as the enabling Act) delegates limited law-making powers to an individual or organisation. Delegated legislation is regarded as having the authority of Parliament as it is … Read more

‘Judges do every day make law, though it is almost heresy to say so.’ Discuss.

By getting a chance to discuss with reference to the rules of statutory interpretation, I will indicate whether I agree or disagree with the statement and if there is a need of statutory interpretation. Laws in United Kingdom are suggested by us, and it gets passed to the House of Parliament where it turns out … Read more