golden rule cases Flashcards

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Becke v Smith

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if literal rule gives absurd result which wasn’t intended by parliament then judge should alter statute to provide intended result

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R V Allen

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The judges may choose the meaning of a word that has multiple to get a more sensible outcome. Narrow interpretation

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Re Sigsworth

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Wider interpretation of the golden rule

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