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[adversarial systems] Previous decisions by higher courts are binding on lower courts. [inquisitorial systems] Traditionally, there is little use of judicial precedent (case law). This means Judges are free to decide each case independently of previous decisions, by applying the relevant statutes. There is therefore heavier reliance on comprehensive statutes/codes of law. [0] 
Binding force of case law
B i n d i n g f o r c e o f c a s e l a w
I n v e s t i g a t i o n
E x a m i n i n g p h a s e
T h e t r i a l
R o l e o f t h e t r i a l J u d g e a n d c o u n s e l
U s e o f j u r i e s
R u l e s o f e v i d e n c e
R i g h t s o f t h e d e f e n d a n t
R o l e o f t h e v i c t i m
O r g a n i s a t i o n o f t h e c o u r t s
Appendix B: a comparison of the inquisitorial and adversarial systems — Ministry of Justice, New Zealand
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