Free UK law study video
Is the case still good law?
A careful workflow for checking later judicial treatment, statutory change and research dates before relying on a UK case.
Why this method works
A citator can show that a later court followed, distinguished, doubted or overruled a case, but the symbol or label is only an alert. Open the later judgment and read the relevant treatment before deciding what it means for your proposition.
Currency can also change through legislation. Check whether the relevant statutory rule was amended, record when you checked and be honest when you cannot verify the current status.
- Use a citator to identify later treatment.
- Open and read the later authority yourself.
- Record the date and state any verification limit.
Accessible transcript
What the video says
UK law students, finding a case is not the same as checking it is still good law. Read the judgment, then trace what happened afterwards. Use a citator through your university library to see whether later courts followed, distinguished, doubted or overruled it. Open the later case and read the treatment yourself. A warning symbol is not the analysis. Also check whether legislation changed the rule, and record the date you checked. If you cannot verify the status, say so and ask your law librarian. Durmah helps you understand sources. It does not certify an authority as current.
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Responsible-use note: this lesson supports study method, not submission-ready work. Check the original authority, the law applicable to your course and your institution's rules. Visuals and narration are AI-generated.
