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Hierarchy Of The Courts (Civil (Division Courts, Hight Court, Court of…
Hierarchy Of The Courts
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European Court- It is not part of the UK court structure, but where a case involves European law the decisions of the European Court of Justice are binding on all courts in England and Wales
Supreme Court-Highest court in UK decisions bind all other courts in English System. It will normally follow its own previous decisions but may depart from them "when it appears right to do so
Court Of Appeal- It is bound to European and Supreme. As a general rule the CA is bound by its decisions but there are some exceptions.
The High Court- Follow Supreme, Appeal and Divisional decisions. High courts bind lower courts
The Crown, County and Magistrate- Bound by all higher courts