Aid Of Interpretation (2. Intrinsic Aid) Flashcards
1
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Long/short titles & preamble
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Can make meaning of act clearer and can explain parliament intentions.
2
Q
Interpretation sections
A
Provide definitions.
3
Q
Marginal notes & headings
A
Can help explain the meaning of a section but don’t give intent.
4
Q
Sections
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If another section includes the word in question to could mean that it was not intended to be used shown in Harrow v Shah.
5
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Punctuation
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Can be important when looking at words in context.
