Law
Stare Decisis: When Precedent Conflicts with Equity
Quick fact
In the landmark case of R v. Jogee (2016), the UK Supreme Court overruled a 30-year-old precedent on joint enterprise because it had led to unjust convictions, illustrating that even long-standing precedent can be set aside when it conflicts with equity.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered what happens when a court is bound by a precedent that seems unfair? How can the law be both predictable and just?