Rules of Statutory Interpretation (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is statutory interpretation?
What is statutory interpretation?
How judges interpret Acts of Parliament
What does the literal rule require judges to do?
What does the literal rule require judges to do?
Give words exact, ordinary meaning
In Whiteley v Chappell (1868), why was the defendant not convicted?
In Whiteley v Chappell (1868), why was the defendant not convicted?
Dead person not 'entitled to vote'
When can the golden rule be applied?
When can the golden rule be applied?
When literal meaning creates absurdity
What principle did Re Sigsworth (1935) establish?
What principle did Re Sigsworth (1935) establish?
Murderer cannot benefit from crime
Which case established the mischief rule in 1584?
Which case established the mischief rule in 1584?
Heydon's Case
In Smith v Hughes (1960), what was the mischief Parliament aimed to address?
In Smith v Hughes (1960), what was the mischief Parliament aimed to address?
Cleaning up streets & public harassment
What makes the purposive approach the most modern interpretation method?
What makes the purposive approach the most modern interpretation method?
Considers Parliament's broader objectives
What are intrinsic aids to interpretation?
What are intrinsic aids to interpretation?
Materials found within the Act itself
What did Pepper v Hart (1993) allow judges to do?
What did Pepper v Hart (1993) allow judges to do?
Consult Hansard in limited circumstances