Week 2 - How are Statutes Interpreted Flashcards
1
Q
What can judges do and not do regarding legislation?
A
They can interpret legislation but they cannot fill in the gaps
2
Q
What tools can judges use to interpret statutes?
A
- intrinsic aids
- ## external aids
3
Q
What is another word for parliamentary reports?
A
Hansard
4
Q
What is an example of an intrinsic aid?
A
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 has definitions of what a consumer/trader is
5
Q
What are some examples of external aids?
A
- Interpretation Act 1978
- Government Reports
- Parliamentary Reports (Hasard) - Pepper v Hart (1993) to see if the word/phrase was debated in parliament
