To understand the meaning of words in an Act. Must be taken from time the Act was passed for the purpose of historical language (only ex. aid used in Literal Rule)
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Text books/academic writings
Provide an understanding of the background in which the Act was passed
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Royal commission reports
Not permanent. House of L's stated in the case of Black Clawson International Ltd that official reports may be considered as evidence of the pre-existing state of the law
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Law commission reports
Permanent body that reviews the law. Can make recommendations on changing the law
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Case law from other jurisdictions
Cases decided in other countries can assist a J in understanding how the Act could be interpreted in England/Wales
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Hansard
Records the daily reporting of debates in Parliament-helps understand purpose of making an Act. Can only be used when words in Act are ambiguous, obscure or lead to an absurdity and where the Min gives a clear statement to resolve this (DvJ and PvH)
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European Convention of Human Rights
Since the introduction of the Human Rights Act 1998 courts are now obliged to interpret legislation in line with convention rights under section 3 of the HRA 98
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Provide an understanding of the background in which the Act was passed
Back
Text books/academic writings
Card 3
Front
Not permanent. House of L's stated in the case of Black Clawson International Ltd that official reports may be considered as evidence of the pre-existing state of the law
Back
Card 4
Front
Permanent body that reviews the law. Can make recommendations on changing the law
Back
Card 5
Front
Cases decided in other countries can assist a J in understanding how the Act could be interpreted in England/Wales
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