Statutory interpretation- Impact of EU law and of the Human Rights Act 1998

Question 1

What is the difference between UK and EU law?

Answer 1

-less specific style of drafting.
-meant UK had to adopt more of a purposive approach.

Question 2

What did Lord Scarman say in the case of Bulmer v Bollinger (1979)

Answer 2

-cause problems with traditional rules judges use

Question 3

What is the UK likely to do now it has left the EU?

Answer 3

-continue using the purposive approach.

Question 4

What does S3 of the HRA 1998 outline?

Answer 4

-legislation must be read in a way which is compatible with the human rights act.

Question 5

Fitzpatrick v Stirling Housing Association Ltd (1999)

HRA

Answer 5

-before HRA so it did not apply.

Question 6

Ghaidanv Godin-Mendoza (2004)

Answer 6

-after HRA
-extended rights of same-sex couples
-living together/spousal status.