Although fused in administration by the Judicature Acts of 1873-1875, the conceptual distinction between legal rules and equitable remedies remains.
Originally created to address the rigid, unfair outcomes of common law, principles of equity continue to operate and can provide unique remedies, such as injunctions.
The system relies heavily on judicial decisions from past cases (case law) rather than just written codes. Higher courts bind lower courts, ensuring consistency and predictability. Law Express. English Legal System
The UK does not have a single codified document. It relies on a combination of statutory law, common law, and conventions.
Here is an analysis of this feature and others covered in the Law Express series: Although fused in administration by the Judicature Acts
Based on the Law Express: English Legal System revision guide by Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, the English legal system is defined by its evolution from custom into a "common law" system.
The justice system and the constitution - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary Higher courts bind lower courts, ensuring consistency and
Judges can avoid binding precedents by highlighting subtle factual differences in a new case, creating a new precedent, allowing the law to evolve.