Judges and the law
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| Grade Level: | Post-secondary |
Author: The Open University
Subject: Business
Institution Name:
The Open University
Collection Name: Open University OpenLearn
Abstract: How do judges make law? This unit will examine how the common law system works, the differences between ‘civil code’ and ‘common law’ systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of the common law system. The role of the judiciary in the law-making process is explored by examining the origins of common law, the system of precedent and the rules of statutory interpretation.
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Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Activities and Labs, Readings, Syllabi
Media Formats: Text/HTML
Language: English
