Statutory interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
Why is statutory interpretation necessary? 4
A
Act contains ambiguous words - Fisher v Bell
Words used are too broad - R (Miranda) v Home
Secretary
Progress of tech means words may need to be considered in light of new advances - Royal college of Nursing v DHSS
Error in drafting - R v Burstow
2
Q
Ambiguous words case?
A
Fisher v Bell
3
Q
Words used are too broad case?
A
R (Miranda) v Home Secretary
4
Q
Progress of tech means words may need to be considered in light of new advances case?
A
Royal college of Nursing v DHSS
5
Q
There has been an error in drafting case
A
R v Burstow
