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- - - - Firstly, a barrister's work is regulated to ensure the consistent application of laws and protect clients' rights.
        For instance, in a civil law case involving breach of contract, strict regulation of barristers ensures that both parties receive fair representation and the legal process is conducted in an unbiased and transparent manner.Secondly, regulation maintains the high professional standards and ethical conduct of barristers to uphold public trust in the legal system. An example from criminal law can be seen in a case of theft, where the regulated work of a barrister guarantees that both the accused and the victim receive fair and unbiased representation, preventing any miscarriages of justice or potential conflicts of interest.
    - - Stare decisis, a fundamental principle in common law systems, plays a crucial role in maintaining consistency and stability within the legal framework. Firstly, stare decisis ensures that similar cases are treated in a consistent manner, promoting fairness and predictability within the judicial system. For instance, in criminal law, the principle of stare decisis ensures that similar cases with comparable facts are treated equally. Secondly, stare decisis encourages judicial efficiency by providing courts with precedents to follow when resolving disputes.For example, if a court did not follow the precedent set in a previous case and instead decided to create its own ruling, it could lead to a proliferation of conflicting decisions and legal uncertainty, making it difficult for citizens to understand and rely on the law in their daily lives.