Literal rule
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- Created on: 21-09-16 16:05
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2. 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
3. What act was used for Berriman v NER?
- Prevention of accident act 1902
- Restriction of offensive weapons act 1959
- Poor law amendment act 1851
4. 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 "
5. disadvantage of the Literal Rule
- parliaments intentions are overlooked
- Stops judges being bias
- public allowed a democracy
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