The House of Lords has declared that the system of precedent is an indispensable foundation providing certainty in the law. Explain how the system of precedent operates to pursue the goal of certainty whilst ensuring that certainty does not result in rigidity. Judicial precedent: A judgment of a court of law cited as an authority for deciding a similar set of facts; a case which serves as authority for the legal principle embodied in its decision A judicial precedent is a decision of the
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responsibility to create rules of interpretation‚ which are not really rules but are different approach to interpret statutes which are created by Parliament. For example‚ the literal rule is used to interpret a statute to its literal meaning which is stated. Then we have the golden rule‚ which is used to interpret the statute‚ if meaning is construed through the literal meaning‚ to alter the meaning to not be absurd‚ as the will of Parliament. The third rule is the mischief rule‚ as laid down in Heydon
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Hardball: What Decision Will You Take? Using his years of experience within the White House‚ Chris Matthews wrote Hardball‚ a book about how politics in the White House is essentially a game. Play it right‚ be successful. Play it wrong‚ and your political career could come to an end. Matthew’s outlines various maxims to play the game right‚ however there are two maxims that are essential to be successful; “Leave no shot unanswered” and “Always Concede on Principle”. A maxim also deemed “essential”
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Title One CRIMES AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE LAW OF NATIONS Chapter One CRIMES AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY Section One. Treason and Espionage Article 114. Treason. Article 115. Conspiracy and proposal to commit treason; Penalty. Article 116. Misprision of treason. Article 117. Espionage. Section Two. Provoking war and disloyalty in case of war Article 118. Inciting to war or giving motives for reprisals. Article 119. Violation of neutrality. Article 120. Correspondence
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Brett Morris Rules in the Gym People talking on cell phones‚ water bottles left everywhere and machines left dirty also sweaty towels and garbage lying around: these are just three examples of gyms not enforcing their rules and members being reckless. The good thing is you can do something about this‚ and apply rules and bring order back to the gym‚ this way you will be able to keep clients happy and make sure they are longtime members at your gym bringing you business for years. To maintain an
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Golden Rule vs. The Platinum Rule Perspectives‚ expectations‚ and experiences of different people about the golden rule and the platinum rule changed my own way of thinking. The knowledge given to me made me rethink my beliefs but it also made me confused of which is the best rule that should be followed by all. To drive away my confusion‚ I listed down the good and the bad things about both rules. The Golden Rule “Do unto others what you want others do unto you.” The golden rule does
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Judges use a number of rules and aids in order to interpret these laws. However‚ there are disadvantages of interpretation. It is Parliament’s role to make laws and the role of the Judiciary to enforce them. If a judge interprets a law to their desired outcome‚ rather than Parliament’s desired outcome‚ Parliamentary sovereignty is not respected. Interpretation may require the personal opinion of a judge‚ and as judges are unelected‚ it may be seen as undemocratic. The literal rule is when the exact
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widely popular Golden Rule and the lesser known Platinum Rule. The Golden Rule‚ which seems to be almost a moral standard as variations of this rule are found amongst various religions which we sum to “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” The platinum rule is the idea that you should “Treat others as they would like to be treated ”. The Golden Rule encourages an egocentric based morality which cultivates a distorted and disconnected view of service while the Platinum Rule encourages individualism
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The role of an umpire is to control and be fair throughout the game according to the rules. The umpire has to position themselves where they can see the players‚ the play and most important the ball. All professional games will have two umpires and the following diagram shows the main parts of the court they cover for umpiring with the umpire blowing the whistle for the centre pass if a goal was just scored in their section. An umpire needs confidence controlling the game and have a powerful voice
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might seek to look and search the dictionaries‚ law journals‚ and several other relevant materials to clarify the ambiguity of the words that were going to be used literally in the case. Thus‚ judges might consider adopting the approach of the Golden Rule to sway away from an
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