THE ISSUE OF BINDING VALUE OF PRECEDENT CASES IN THE CASE-LAW OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS1
Abstract
Legal value of previously established case-law and reasoning principles thereof are still under discussion, even there are deep-rooted traditions on this issue in several legal systems. The binding value of previous decisions, indeed a problem all high courts al over the world, has been elaborated differently in each legal system. In this study, the practice of the European Court of Human Rights is taken under consideration in respect of value of the previous judgments. The Strasbourg Court, in addition to its original concepts, applying principles either derived from the continental law or the common law, has taken an ambiguous attitude on this issue. Therefore, some suggestions are put under consideration in respect of practice and the possible amendments to the text of the European Convention on Human Rights in order to maintain equal treatment of cases and to clarify the position of the Court.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Law in Context
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Dr. Bahadır Kılınç
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Publication Date
June 29, 2016
Submission Date
June 30, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2016 Number: 7