Impacts on Statutory Interpretation (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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For how long were UK judges required to apply purposive approach when dealing with EU law matters?
For how long were UK judges required to apply purposive approach when dealing with EU law matters?
Over 40 years
What does Section 3 HRA 1998 require courts to do when interpreting legislation?
What does Section 3 HRA 1998 require courts to do when interpreting legislation?
Interpret compatibly with ECHR rights
Which advantage is associated with the literal rule of statutory interpretation?
Which advantage is associated with the literal rule of statutory interpretation?
Provides certainty and predictability
How did Michael Zander describe the literal rule?
How did Michael Zander describe the literal rule?
Irresponsible
How did Michael Zander describe the golden rule?
How did Michael Zander describe the golden rule?
A feeble parachute
In Smith v Hughes (1960), what were prostitutes doing that led to prosecution?
In Smith v Hughes (1960), what were prostitutes doing that led to prosecution?
Soliciting from windows and balconies
Which advantage does the purposive approach offer regarding modern developments?
Which advantage does the purposive approach offer regarding modern developments?
Responds to new technology & social change
In Whiteley v Chappell (1868), why was the defendant found not guilty under the literal rule?
In Whiteley v Chappell (1868), why was the defendant found not guilty under the literal rule?
A dead person is not entitled to vote
In Re Sigsworth (1935), what did the court prevent using the wide application of the golden rule?
In Re Sigsworth (1935), what did the court prevent using the wide application of the golden rule?
A son who murdered his mother inheriting
What can judges issue under Section 4 HRA 1998 if legislation cannot be interpreted compatibly?
What can judges issue under Section 4 HRA 1998 if legislation cannot be interpreted compatibly?
A declaration of incompatibility