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6. Definition
- Plain ordinary dictionary meaning of a statute even if it leads to an absurdity
- Simple meaning used
- Dictionary meaning of a statute used even if the result isn't parliaments choice
7. What did Viscount Simmonds say?
- " The natural and ordinary meaning of that word or phrase in its context"
- " If errors were found in statutes it was parliaments jobs to put those errors right "
- " Statutes follow parliaments intentions and should not be altered"
8. What did lord Reid say?
- " Statutes follow parliaments intentions and should not be altered"
- " The natural and ordinary meaning of that word or phrase in its context"
- " If errors were found in statutes it was parliaments jobs to put those errors right "