Extrinsic Aids Flashcards
There use is
Restricted
What are extrinsic aids
Aids that are found outside the statute
The use of the old version of these can help
Old dictionaries
This can be looked at if its on the same topic
A previous act
Also this type of law can be used
Earlier case law
This act helps define various words
The interpretation act
What is the interpretation act examples
Masculine also includes feminine, singular includes plural
The interpretation act notes a number of
Presumptions
This presumption States legislation applies to all of the uk unless stated it is regionally specific
Presumption of territorial application
The presumption says all crime must have an element of
Mens rea
Which case did the presumption that crime must have an element of mens rea come from
Sweet v parsley
There is a presumption that an act, must act
Prospectively
In recent years official law reports have been allowed from who
Law reform agencies
Give an example of a law reform agency
Law commission reports
Which case allowed the restriction of the use of law reports to be relaxed
Black clawson
These can be used which are implement by English legislation
International conventions and ec directives
Which case allowed original convention to be considered
Fothergill v monarch airlines
Hansard can be used what is it
Official report of what is said in parliament when the act was debated
What is Hansard know as
The minutes of parliament
When was harsard allowed to be used
1990
Which case allowed the use of Hansard
Pepper v hart who used the practice statement
How many circumstances can you use Hansard in
3
Hansard can be used where the words of an act
Ambiguous or obscure which could lead to absurdity
Hansard can be used if the statement you wish to use
Has been made in parliament by the minister introducing the legislation
Hansard can only be used if it is
Clear, the statement made by the minister which the judge wants to use must be clear in its meaning
