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Why courts need statutory interpretation

Flowchart comparing the literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule and purposive approach with leading cases A statute is an Act of Parliament, but courts still need to decide what its words mean in real disputes. Problems arise when wording is ambiguous, too broad, too narrow, outdated, or produces a strange result.

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Why courts need statutory interpretation

Flowchart comparing the literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule and purposive approach with leading cases A statute is an Act of Parliament, but courts still need to decide what its words mean in real disputes. Problems arise when wording is ambiguous, too broad, too narrow, outdated, or produces a strange result.

Law making: statutory interpretation Lesson

Law making: statutory interpretation Lesson