Advantages

 Flexibility
It is based on judicial decisions and evolves
incrementally over time, allowing for the law to
respond to new situations and needs.
 Unforeseen Cases

Common law can respond to cases, facts, and situations

that were not anticipated or foreseen by legislators just
like on the point about specifics.
 Efficiency
In Common legal systems, court proceedings can be
much shorter, thereby saving everyone time and
money.
 Adaptability

Common law frequently reacts and responds quickly to

community expectations, shifting social ideals, and
other factors.
 Case-by-Case Analysis

Each case is treated individually, and decisions are

based on the specific facts and circumstances
presented, with consideration given to how similar
cases were previously decided.
 Disadvantages
 Undemocratic
Judges are not elected by the people unlike the people
of parliament who are elected by the people and for the
people.
 Judicial Discretion

Can result in inconsistent decisions and potentially

arbitrary outcomes.
 Following Bad Precedents

If a judge does make a bad ruling, it still becomes

precedent.
 Limited Transparency
Sometime decisions, lack transparency or making it
challenging for individuals to understand the reasoning
behind a particular judgment.
 Requiring more research

Due to the mass of material to be digested, there is a

tendency to overlook the authorities.