The Doctrine of Precedent & Stare Decisis
Ratio vs obiter, vertical and horizontal precedent, and how a court escapes a precedent.
Irish Legal SystemSolicitor vs Barrister in Ireland
The divided profession, rights of audience, senior counsel, and how each one trains.
Irish Legal SystemThe Courts of Ireland Explained
District to Supreme, each court's jurisdiction and appeal routes, plus the Special Criminal Court.
Irish Legal SystemStatutory Interpretation
The literal and purposive approaches, the Interpretation Act 2005, and the presumptions and maxims courts use.
Irish Legal SystemEU Law in the Irish Legal Order
Supremacy, direct and indirect effect, the constitutional licence for membership, and preliminary references.