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Judicial Precedent - Law Reports (Incorporated Council of Law Reporting…
Judicial Precedent - Law Reports
Basic Info
Doctrine of Judicial Precedent relies on accurate records of the decisions of the higher courts
recorded (written) by specialist lawyers
Why have Law Reports?
so judges and lawyers can find out if there are relevant binding precedents
Incorporated Council of Law Reporting
one of the publishers of law reports
there is no "official set" of law reports but ICLR produces authoritative reports (can be relied on)
series of reports known as 'Appeal cases'
also publishes Weekly Law Reports
Specialist
e.g. Family Law Reports
publishes reports on a particular type of law
e.g. European Human Rights Reports
written by specialist lawyers
solicitors vouch for each law report, confirming accuracy and authenticity
Media
some newspapers have their own law reports
most notable are the Times Law Reports
Law reports may also be found in journals such as the Law Journal and the Law Society Gazette
Where can you find Law Reports?
Incorporated Council of Law Reporting
Specialist people/bodies
Media
Online
Online
some reports available on subscription websites
e.g. LEXIS and JUSTIS
many are freely available