The Doctrine of judicial Precedent is a well established part of the Australian legal system. It gives Judges the power to make and change laws, which can often be the source of some criticism. Within this essay, the history of the Doctrine of Precedent will be outlined, there will be references to two preceding cases, relevant terms will be defined and the advantages and disadvantages of the Doctrine of Precedent as a basis for common law will be argued.
The law has undergone centuries of continuous changes, which have shaped the way Australian law is practised today.
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