Statutory interpretation

Question 1

What are some of the Intrinsic aids that a judiciary can use?

Answer 1

Preamble contents page- sets out the aim of the act
Margin notes
Long title

Question 2

What do Intrinsic aids do?

Answer 2

Intrinsic aids help to bring context to the law.

Question 3

What are some of the extrinsic aids that the judiciary can use?

Answer 3

Dictionary and textbooks
Previous case law- see how previous decisions are made
Hansard- daily parliamentary reports

Question 4

What can extrinsic aids do?

Answer 4

Helps establish the literal meaning of words.