Statutory Interpretation Aids Flashcards

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Intrinsic aids

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Found in the Act itself and helps to make the meaning clear.
Marginal notes - some acts have marginal notes added by the person.
Long and short title of the act - The Abortion Act 1967 is “An Act to Amend or clarify the law relating to the termination of pregnancy by recognised medical practitioners”

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Extrinsic aids

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These are located outside of the Act.
Dictionaries - (R v Cheeseman) a dictionary was used to define “passenger”.
Explanatory Notes - all government Bills are accompanied by explanatory notes, which provide guidance to complex parts of the Bill

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