Statutory Interpretation

Question 0

“Statute law consists of this words that parliament has enacted. It is for the courts to construe those words and it is the courts duty in so doing to give effect to the intention of parliament in using those words”

Answer 0

Parliamentary intention

Question 1

“It is a crime for a woman to solicit in a street or public place” is it okay on a first floor balcony or still guilty of crime?

Answer 1

Mischief rule

Question 2

“If words of an act are clear then you must follow then even though they lead to and manifest absurdity”

Answer 2

Literal rule

Question 3

“Judges may depart from the literal meaning of words if this is necessary to avoid a manifest absurdity”

Answer 3

Golden rule

Question 4

“Seeks to look for the purpose of the legislation before interpreting the words”

Answer 4

The purposive approach

Question 5

Adding a comma can change the meaning

Answer 5

Grammar

Question 6

Comma abolished purgatory

Answer 6

Biblical examples

Question 7

Noscitur a sociis

Answer 7

Conventions

Question 8

Examples of internal aids

Answer 8

Short title, long title, the preamble, headings, side notes ect

Question 9

Examples of external aids

Answer 9

Dictionaries, technical journals, explanatory notes, official reports ect