binding

“That decision is binding, and it does require a substantial degree of deference on the factual issues,” Somin said.

The consultation also draws on other jurisdictions, including the Scottish system where there is more upfront information and earlier binding contracts.

But they cautioned that the online tool is for “exploratory purposes only” — and that a binding eligibility map will eventually be published by the Southern California Assn. of Governments.

In 2019, under May's premiership, this legally binding target was updated to reaching net zero by 2050 - meaning the UK must cut carbon emissions until it removes as much as it produces.

There were also marks to her neck "consistent with the use of bindings", and injuries to her hands consistent with a sharp object such as a knife, the court was told.