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Hi sir..
“The supreme court binds all lower courts but does not bind itself”.
Could you please explain me what does that mean?
Thanks!If you want a question answered by the tutor you should ask in the ask the tutor forum.This forum is primarily designed for students to help one another.When it says the supreme court binds other lower courts it means lower courts must follow the legal precedents set by the supreme court where applicable to a relevant case.These points of law that have been decided must be followed by all courts below the supreme court.However,the supreme court is not bound by its own previous precedent.In other words it can change its mind on a point of law.
Hi Amirs
I think it means that:
The supreme court does not have to act according to its own precedents (the decisions of previous cases in the supreme court). However these previous cases do have influence on the lower courts.
Best to double check with Mike on the “ask the tutor” forum for F4.
I think you mistook this for the ask the tutor forum. here is the link:
https://opentuition.com/forum/ask-acca-tutor-forums/ask-the-tutor-acca-f4-exams/
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