Intrinsic Aid

Question 1

Titles of statue

Answer 1

All modern statues have a long and short title both of which give some indication as to the contents and objective of the statue.

Question 2

Preamble

Answer 2

Older statue usually have an introductory paragraph following the title. This paragraph outlines parliament’s purpose.

Question 3

Marginal notes

Answer 3

Offer guidelines added by a draftman after it has been passed by Parliament.
Marginal notes are not written by parliament so they shouldn’t be regarded as parliament’s intention.

Question 4

Interpretation section

Answer 4

Some act have an interpretation section to explain the meaning of key words.
s.4(1) of the Theft Act 1968 explains the meaning of property.

Question 5

Other section of the Act

Answer 5

Other section of the act may be helpful when interpreting a statue.
Harrow LBC V Shah and Shah it was decided the section in question did not provide a defence as it was clear other sections did.