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Aids of Interpretation
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- 1What are the two types of aids?Intrinsic and Extrinsic
- 2What is an Intrinsic Aid?An aid of interpretation within the statute
- 3What is an Extrinsic Aid?An aid of interpretation outside the statute
- 4Give 4 examples of Intrinsic Aids1) Long and Short Titles
2) Preambles
3) Marginal Notes
4) Headings - 5What is a preamble?A long introduction which explains the purpose of the Act
- 6What are Marginal Notes?Notes which explain words, phrases or sections.
Judges must follow the wording if it contradicts the Marginal Notes - 7Give 4 examples of Extrinsic Aids1) Hansard
2) Dictionaries
3) Law Reports
4) HRA 1998 - 8Give 3 advantages of Aids of Interpretation1) Preamble explains an Acts purpose
2) Hansard is undisputable
3) Explanatory Notes Provide a specific summary of the section - 9Give 3 disadvantages of Aids of Interpretation1) Short title can be vague e.g: Criminal Justice Act
2) Explanatory Notes could be to brief
3) Not all Statutes have an interpretation section so the judge must use a dictionary.
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- AS level Law (Sources of Law - Statutory Interpretation) Flashcards on Aids of Interpretation, created by Jake Ashby on 30/10/2019.
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