Statutory Interpretation Essay

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STATUTORY INTERPRETATION: INTRODUCTION:- This is the procedure by which Judges and or courts define laws or statutes made in parliament. They endeavour to bring to bear upon the verdict in the cases. The definition deals not only with the exact law, but with the judicial content and the words expressed in its application. In some cases there is ambiguity and vagueness within the contents and the easy misconstruction of words or clauses that outline or formulate statutes at times can be mix up. The incorrect interpretation can lead to the possible misuse when applying legislation, and the malfunction of justice. Available to Judges are a number of aids and methods that can help Judges in their understanding of the statutes they are face with. STATUTORY RULES:- These aids will assist and guide Judges to correctly apply the law:- a) An interpretation section contain within the Modern Act define certain key words used in the Act. b) The Interpretation Act 1978 specifies certain fundamental rules of interpretation for all Acts. c) The courts tend to look at the preamble and the long heading of the Act (usually found in Private and older Public Acts). Titles, annotations and punctuation may be considered also, however it is only to help make clear the meaning of vague words. RULES USED IN INTERPRETATION:- Judges can find assistance for the interpretation of law under a number of rules, following are the rules listed. 1. Literal Rule - The Literal Rule in a stature are clear and unambiguous, and it must be given its exact or ordinary meaning when used in court, regardless of the outcome. It is understood that this can lead to the setting of statutes. When an absurd of perverse decision is made, the obligation is on parliament to set the record in place and not that of the non elected Judges or
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