CIMA BA4 · Chapter 9 · Question 6 of 10
Which of the following is an advantage of judicial precedent as a source of law?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) It provides certainty, because similar cases are decided in a similar way
Explanation
Binding precedent promotes certainty and consistency, so people can predict how the courts will decide. Its disadvantages include rigidity, since lower courts must follow decisions they may consider wrong, and slow, case-dependent development. Precedent depends heavily on law reporting.
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