Extrinsic Aids Flashcards
1
Q
Define extrinsic aids
A
One to be found outside the act itself
2
Q
What is an example
A
The human rights act 1998
3
Q
What extrinsic aid is used to discover the plain meaning of a word?
A
Dictionary eg OED
4
Q
What aid can only be used in special circumstances?
A
Hansard
5
Q
What aid shows why the act was brought in
A
The historical setting in which it was written
6
Q
What is a full time law reform body?
A
The royal commission
