The Golden Rule

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In the Golden Rule (GR), courts will... what?
look at the literal meaning provided it does not lead to an absurd result.
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What two approaches are there in the GR?
Broad and narrow
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Explain the narrow approach.
More than one literal meaning of a word and judges select the most appropriate.
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Explain the broad approach.
Only one literal meaning that would lead to absurd result, thus judge can modify meaning.
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For the narrow approach, explain the case of Allen.
Charged under OAPA 1861 for marrying whilst already married; claimed cant legally married twice but found guilty under second meaning of marriage, 'to go through a legal ceremony of marriage'.
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In the broad approach, explain the case of Adler V George.
'D' charged with being 'in the vicinity of a prohibited place' but claimed he was in the vicinity but in the place, but found guilty as 'in the vicinity' came to include being in the place.
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What two approaches are there in the GR?

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Broad and narrow

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Explain the narrow approach.

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Explain the broad approach.

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For the narrow approach, explain the case of Allen.

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