Why we need principles of Statutory Interpretation
- Created by: Emily Riggs
- Created on: 25-04-13 19:39
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- Why we need principles of statutory interpretation
- Ambiguous words - Fisher v Bell 1960 'offering for sale'
- Broad words/phrases - Brock v DPP 1993 'type' Dangerous Dogs Act
- Changes in the use of language - Cheeseman v DPP 1990 'passenger' Street Offences Act
- Same word used in Act but in different context - 'likely' Human Rights Act 1998
- Advances in technology - RCN v DHSS 1981 regarding abortion
- Drafting errors - Inco Europe v First Choice Distribution 2000 - Act abolished right of appeal to court
- Changing times/society's views - Fitzpatrick v Sterling Housing Association 1999 - Rent Act regarding homosexual couple
- Guidance given by Parliament in Interpretation Act 1978 doesn't really help
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