Why can a statute need interpretation in a real dispute?
Because Parliamentary debates automatically replace the enacted wording in real disputes.
Because general wording may be unclear, outdated, too broad/narrow or harsh in real disputes.
Because judges may rewrite legislation whenever they disagree with the result in real disputes.
Because every statutory provision must be approved by a court before use in real disputes.
Flashcards for AQA A Level Law Law making: statutory interpretation, covering the key terms and definitions you need to recall. 25 cards, matched to the AQA A Level Law (7162) specification.