Part E The rules of statutory interpretation Introduction In this part we will explore the number of rules developed by the courts to assist with the interpretation of a statute. These are: • the literal rule • the golden rule • the mischief rule • the purposive approach. These rules each take different approaches to interpretation of a statute. Some judges prefer one rule‚ while other judges prefer another. Some judges also feel that their role is to fill the gaps and ambiguities in the
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Using case law illustrations‚ explain how the literal rule of statutory interpretation operates and how the golden rule modifies the literal rule. Statutory interpretation is the process used by courts to interpret and apply legislation‚ although Acts of Parliament are written by expert draftsmen‚ the statute for the case before them may not be clear. Bennion (2005) has identified a number of issues that may cause uncertainty: The draftsman may refrain from using certain words as they think it
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support of your position. Prompt; it seems as though rules are everywhere; at home‚ in school‚ in sports and at work. Although some rules seem unnecessary or trivial‚ other rules truly are important .Write a multiple paragraph essay to an interested adult explaining‚ why a certain rule is important to you and to others. Remember to support your position using specific reasons and examples . Rules‚ rules ‚ rules are everywhere some are dumb some actually have to be
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Doing Business with Benedict: The Rule of Saint Benedict and Business Management - A Conversation [Illustrated] [Paperback] Marret Crosby Dollard (Author) Synopisis - In the world of business where it has become fashionable to apply rules from other walks of life to the boardroom‚ the application of spiritual rules within business has become extremely popular. It also provides business with an alternative to whiteboard briefings and management spiel. The Rule of St Benedict is both spiritually
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School rules and regulations are made not to be broken. Rules are made for the safety and better welfare of the students in school. Another is to promote good behavior among students and to maintain the good image of the school. Parents send their children to school in order for them to learn not only academic values‚ but also moral values. Implementing school rules will help the students mold their character and values expected from them by other people. There are certain factors why nowadays
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The rule of law is a system of rules and rights that enables fair and functioning societies. The World Justice Project defines this system as one in which the following four universal principles are upheld: The government and its officials and agents as well as individuals and private entities are accountable under the law. The laws are clear‚ publicized‚ stable‚ and just; are applied evenly; and protect fundamental rights‚ including the security of persons and property. The process by which
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Family Rules Week 8: Chapter 7 October 6‚ 2011 Family Rules In speaking of the rules that pertain to the Grape’s family‚ one could say that rules are not the biggest issue to this family. The rules are far and few between. One unspoken rule in particular is that when dinner is ready‚ the girls carry the kitchen table into the living room to their mother. On one hand it’s good that they are having dinner as a family but on the other hand it’s a little absurd that they cater to her. The unspoken
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In the book The Giver‚ there are all these different rules of the community to prevent people from doing the wrong or bad things‚ but in all the rules‚ there are always positive ones and negative ones. So comparing to the real world and to the community‚ what rules from the community should we learn from? According to the book‚ Pilots cannot fly over the community‚‚ Each person in a family must share his/her dreams in the morning‚ and in the evening‚ his/her feelings of the day‚ There can only
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1. Ground Rules: 1.1 Definition: “Ground Rules are boundaries‚ rules and conditions within which learners can safely work and learns”. (Gravells A‚ 2010). This above definition explains that all learners require boundaries and rules within which to work. These must be made very clear and early on in the course; these terms could be set by organisation and/or produced by the tutor himself. In fact setting ground rules will help everyone know their limits. Learners like routine and will expect
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