Cases as a New Source of Law in China?: Key Features of and Reflections on China’s Case Guidance System
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In November 2010, the Supreme People’s Court of China introduced a new legal institution called the case guidance system, under which the Supreme People’s Court selects and publishes guiding cases, which are supposed to be followed by all courts when deciding later similar cases. The introduction of the case guidance system is an important step in the quest for better use of cases in China, where cases are formally rejected as a source of law. This paper provides an overview of the general design and functioning of the case guidance system. It also reflects on the limitations of the case guidance system and presents some initial thoughts on possible ways to further enhance the use of cases as a source of law in China.
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Cases as a New Source of Law in China?: Key Features of and Reflections on China’s Case Guidance System
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In November 2010, the Supreme People’s Court of China introduced a new legal institution called the case guidance system, under which the Supreme People’s Court selects and publishes guiding cases, which are supposed to be followed by all courts when deciding later similar cases. The introduction of the case guidance system is an important step in the quest for better use of cases in China, where cases are formally rejected as a source of law. This paper provides an overview of the general design and functioning of the case guidance system. It also reflects on the limitations of the case guidance system and presents some initial thoughts on possible ways to further enhance the use of cases as a source of law in China.
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