Review:
Common Law System
overall review score: 4.5
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The common law system is a legal system based on precedent and case law, where decisions made by judges in previous cases are used as a source of law.
Key Features
- Precedent-based
- Case law
- Judge-made law
- Flexibility
Pros
- Flexibility to adapt to changing societal norms
- Consistency in decision-making due to reliance on precedent
- Promotes fairness and justice
Cons
- Can lead to slow legal development and adaptation to new circumstances
- May create inconsistencies across different jurisdictions