1.4 relationships between courts and parliment Flashcards
1
Q
what is abrogation
A
the act of canceling, nullifying, or repealing something, almost always in an official or legal context.
2
Q
what is codification
A
the process of collecting and restating the law of a jurisdiction in certain areas, usually by subject, forming a legal code
3
Q
what is statutory interpretation
A
the methodology by which a lawyer can figure out how a court would interpret and apply legislation in a given context
4
Q
what is the ability of courts to influence parliament
A
Courts can influence changes in the law by parliament through their statements made during court cases. Parliament can also be influenced to change the law if a court is bound by a previous precedent and makes a decision that creates an injustice.
