Do you know what the 1966 Practice statement is and which court it applies to? Do you know the difference between overruling and distinguishing? Why is the case of BRB v Herrington significant? What other cases used the 1966 Practice Statement? Which courts create binding precedents in the hierarchy of the courts within judicial precedent? The difference between ratio decidendi, obiter dicta and stare decisis? Test your knowledge and take the quiz on the doctrine of judicial precedent in English law. If you get stuck you can find some help on the lecture outline relating to judicial precedent.
