In UK law, a moot point refers to an issue or question that is no longer relevant or of practical significance due to changed circumstances or the occurrence of subsequent events. Essentially, it is a matter that has become academic or theoretical rather than having any practical impact on the case at hand. In legal proceedings, moot points are typically disregarded by courts since they do not affect the outcome or resolution of the case. However, legal arguments surrounding moot points may still be made for academic or educational purposes.
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- legal question which no court has decided, so it is still debatable or unsettled.
- an issue only of academic interest.
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