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Why judges interpret statutes

Why judges interpret statutes

Spectrum comparing literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule and purposive approach, with an arrow showing increasing focus on purpose

Statutory interpretation is the process by which judges decide what words in an Act of Parliament mean so they can apply them to real disputes. Courts need it when language is ambiguous, broad, outdated, or produces an awkward result on unusual facts.

Statutory interpretation Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Law
  3. /Statutory interpretation

Step-by-step lessons on OCR A Level Law Statutory interpretation. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

Lessons