Advantages of the Literal Rule

Question 1

What are the advantages of the literal rule?

Answer 1

• Democratic.
• Makes law more certain.

Question 2

How is the literal rule democratic?

Answer 2

• It follows the words that the democratically elected Parliament has used.

Question 3

How is the literal rule being democratic an advantage?

Answer 3

• Prevents unelected judges from making law.

Question 4

How is the literal rule making law more certain an advantage?

Answer 4

Makes it easier for lawyers to know what the law is and how judges will apply it.