Statutory Interpretation (excluding intrinsic/ extrinsic aids) Crossword

Across

• 1. The literal rule gives words their plain, ********, dictionary meaning. (8)
• 5. Noscitur a Sociis is applied by the fact that a word must be interpreted in the context of the Act as a whole. Therefore, in order to decide on the meaning of the word, other accompanying words and sections must be **********. (10)
• 7. The **** Approach is when the word or phrase has one meaning but to apply it would cause an absurd result. (4)
• 9. The ********* Approach focuses on what Parliament intended when passing the law. (9)
• 10. In Whiteley v Chappell (1868), the defendant (who was tried under an Act which said that it was an offence to impersonate 'any person entitled to vote at an election') attempted to vote in the name of a ******** person. (8)