Foreign Law [audio 30min]

Clive Anderson presents the series looking at legal issues. English common law has evolved over some 350 years, with judges basing their decisions on those made by predecessors. But while we have successfully exported our legal system around the world, our own courts have been reluctant to take account of decisions made by foreign judges. Is our law simply the best in the world, or might we improve upon our ancient legal doctrines by looking beyond our borders? Does our insularity work against the interests of ordinary litigants or is it just the best way of ensuring justice?