Statutory Interpretation (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What are intrinsic aids to interpretation?
What are intrinsic aids to interpretation?
Materials found within the Act itself
Why are intrinsic aids considered the most reliable?
Why are intrinsic aids considered the most reliable?
They form part of legislation Parliament approved
What status do glossary definitions in an Act have?
What status do glossary definitions in an Act have?
Binding and take precedence over dictionaries
When can judges consult Hansard under Pepper v Hart (1993)?
When can judges consult Hansard under Pepper v Hart (1993)?
When legislation is ambiguous & minister made the statement
What was the issue in Pepper v Hart (1993)?
What was the issue in Pepper v Hart (1993)?
Tax on reduced school fees for a teacher
What does the Interpretation Act 1978 state about 'he'?
What does the Interpretation Act 1978 state about 'he'?
It always includes 'she'
Which is an example of an extrinsic aid?
Which is an example of an extrinsic aid?
Dictionaries and legal textbooks
In R v Jewell (2014), what did Lady Justice Rafferty refer to?
In R v Jewell (2014), what did Lady Justice Rafferty refer to?
Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law textbook
What critical principle applies when using extrinsic aids?
What critical principle applies when using extrinsic aids?
They are aids, not substitutes for the statute
What does the Interpretation Act 1978 state about singular words?
What does the Interpretation Act 1978 state about singular words?
They always include plural forms