SI - The Literal Rule

?
Royal College of Nursing v DHSS
3 to 2 judges said nurces can do abortions so were allowed to
1 of 6
R v Judge of the City of London Court
If the words in the act are clear you should follow them even if it leads to a manefest absurdity
2 of 6
Whitely v Chappell
It is an offence to impersonate someone entitaled to vote - Poor Law Act 1851 - Not guilty - Dead people cant vote
3 of 6
LNER v Berriman
Need to provide a watchman if you are relaying or repairing the track - Fatal Accidents Act 1846 -Not liable - He was oiling the tracks
4 of 6
Fisher v Bell
Its an offence to offer for sale a flickknife in his shop - Restrictions of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 - Not liable - Invertation to treat
5 of 6
R v Harris
Offence to stab, cut or wound - Offences Against the Persons Act 1828 - Not guilty - Biting isnt under this
6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

If the words in the act are clear you should follow them even if it leads to a manefest absurdity

Back

R v Judge of the City of London Court

Card 3

Front

It is an offence to impersonate someone entitaled to vote - Poor Law Act 1851 - Not guilty - Dead people cant vote

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Need to provide a watchman if you are relaying or repairing the track - Fatal Accidents Act 1846 -Not liable - He was oiling the tracks

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Its an offence to offer for sale a flickknife in his shop - Restrictions of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 - Not liable - Invertation to treat

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Law resources:

LAW01
See all Law resources »See all Statutory legislation resources »