Statutory Interpretation - Presumptions

Question 1

Presumption One

Answer 1

Statues do not alter Common Law

Question 2

Presumption Two

Answer 2

Statute do no remove the court’s jurisdiction

Question 3

Presumption Three

Answer 3

Mens Rea is a requirement for all statutory criminal law offences

Question 4

Presumption Four

Answer 4

Statute cannot be applied retrospectively.

Question 5

REMEMBER:

Answer 5

Presumptions are capable of being rebutted.