Find Case Law Glossary

Find Case Law aims to make court judgments accessible to everyone. However, legal language and court terminology can be unfamiliar, even to regular users. This glossary explains common terms you'll encounter when searching for and reading court judgments, helping you understand how our service works.

Glossary of terms

Open Justice Licence

The licence that allows you to freely use and re-use most judgments from Find Case Law. You can copy, share, and use judgments commercially, as long as you credit the source. The licence has some conditions to protect the administration of justice.