Rules of Statutory Interpretation (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Statutory interpretation
Statutory interpretation
Judges interpreting/applying language in Acts of Parliament
Literal rule definition
Literal rule definition
Give words exact, ordinary, grammatical meaning
Whiteley v Chappell (1868) outcome
Whiteley v Chappell (1868) outcome
Acquitted - dead person not 'entitled to vote' literally
Golden rule definition
Golden rule definition
Ordinary meaning unless it produces absurd result
Adler v George (1964) outcome
Adler v George (1964) outcome
'In vicinity of' interpreted to include 'in' the place
Mischief rule origin
Mischief rule origin
Heydon's Case (1584) - looks at gap in previous law
Smith v Hughes (1960) outcome
Smith v Hughes (1960) outcome
Soliciting from windows covered - addressed same mischief
Purposive approach definition
Purposive approach definition
Most modern - looks at Parliament's broader intentions
Intrinsic aids definition
Intrinsic aids definition
Materials found within the statute itself
Pepper v Hart (1993) rule
Pepper v Hart (1993) rule
Hansard can be consulted in limited circumstances