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Statutory Interpretation: A-Level Examples of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aids (2020)

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Statutory Interpretation - Aids to Interpretation
Intrinsic Aids
These are internal, so found within the Act itself eg. headings, sub-headin

Law Reform Reports and Other Aids to Statutory Interpretation

This page continues the discussion on extrinsic aids to statutory interpretation, focusing on law reform reports and other interpretative tools.

Law Reform Reports

The Black Clawson case $1975$ established the acceptance of law reform reports as a tool for understanding the gaps in law that new Acts were designed to address.

Advantages of using law reform reports include:

They identify problems in current law.
They are based on careful research and consultation.
They often include the original draft Bill.
When Bills become law without alterations, it's easier to discern Parliament's intentions.

However, there are also disadvantages:

Bills may not be fully agreed upon by the government, leading to discrepancies between the report's intentions and those of Parliament.
They are only available for limited areas of law.

Other Aids to Statutory Interpretation

Several other tools assist in the interpretation of statutes:

Case law: Judges' decisions on the meaning of words in an Act, appropriate to the area of law.
Historical setting: The context in which the Act was passed.
Interpretation Act 1978: Provides general grammatical rules, such as singular words extending to plural and "he" including "she" or "they".
Presumptions: Assumptions made by the court unless proven otherwise, such as "innocent until proven guilty".

Vocabulary: Extrinsic aids are external sources used to interpret statutes, while intrinsic aids are found within the Act itself.

Definition: Statutory interpretation is the process of interpreting and applying legislation to specific cases or situations.

Highlight: Understanding the various aids to statutory interpretation is crucial for A Level law students, as it forms a key part of legal reasoning and analysis.

These additional aids provide a comprehensive toolkit for interpreting statutes, allowing for a more nuanced and contextual understanding of the law. They help bridge gaps between the literal text of the law and its intended application in real-world scenarios.

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aids in Statutory Interpretation

This page introduces the concept of statutory interpretation and the aids used to understand and apply legislation. It focuses on two main categories: intrinsic and extrinsic aids.

Intrinsic Aids

Intrinsic aids are internal elements found within the Act itself, such as headings, sub-headings, and marginal notes. These aids help clarify the meaning and scope of statutory provisions.

Example: Section 4 of the Theft Act 1968 defines 'property' to include money and all other property, real or personal. Similarly, Section 9 of the same Act extends the definition of 'buildings' to include 'inhabited vehicles', thus encompassing caravans.

The use of intrinsic aids offers several advantages:

It increases the likelihood of courts interpreting the Act as Parliament intended.
It provides greater certainty in legal interpretation.
It shows respect for parliamentary intent.
It offers quick and easy access to relevant information.

However, intrinsic aids also have limitations:

Definitions are not always provided for all terms, as seen with "dishonesty" in the Theft Act 1968.
They may not always prevent harsh or absurd decisions.
They are not included in every statute.

Extrinsic Aids

Extrinsic aids are external sources used to interpret statutes, including dictionaries, Law Commission reports, previous case law, and Hansard $the official record of parliamentary debates$ .

Example: In DPP v Cheeseman, the Oxford English Dictionary from 1847 was used to interpret an Act from the same year.

A significant development in the use of extrinsic aids occurred in the Pepper v Hart case $1993$ , where the House of Lords relaxed rules regarding the use of Hansard in statutory interpretation.

Advantages of using Hansard include:

It is publicly available for consultation.
It can clarify statutory language.
It provides insight into the reasons behind the Act's creation.

However, using Hansard also has disadvantages:

There's a risk of focusing on irrelevant material.
The specific words in question may not be mentioned in the debate.
It can lead to additional costs as lawyers feel obliged to review debates to avoid negligence claims.

Highlight: The use of both intrinsic and extrinsic aids in statutory interpretation is crucial for A Level law students to understand, as it forms a fundamental part of legal analysis and application.

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Statutory Interpretation: A-Level Examples of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aids (2020)

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Law Reform Reports and Other Aids to Statutory Interpretation

This page continues the discussion on extrinsic aids to statutory interpretation, focusing on law reform reports and other interpretative tools.

Law Reform Reports

The Black Clawson case $1975$ established the acceptance of law reform reports as a tool for understanding the gaps in law that new Acts were designed to address.

Advantages of using law reform reports include:

They identify problems in current law.
They are based on careful research and consultation.
They often include the original draft Bill.
When Bills become law without alterations, it's easier to discern Parliament's intentions.

However, there are also disadvantages:

Bills may not be fully agreed upon by the government, leading to discrepancies between the report's intentions and those of Parliament.
They are only available for limited areas of law.

Other Aids to Statutory Interpretation

Several other tools assist in the interpretation of statutes:

Case law: Judges' decisions on the meaning of words in an Act, appropriate to the area of law.
Historical setting: The context in which the Act was passed.
Interpretation Act 1978: Provides general grammatical rules, such as singular words extending to plural and "he" including "she" or "they".
Presumptions: Assumptions made by the court unless proven otherwise, such as "innocent until proven guilty".

Vocabulary: Extrinsic aids are external sources used to interpret statutes, while intrinsic aids are found within the Act itself.

Definition: Statutory interpretation is the process of interpreting and applying legislation to specific cases or situations.

Highlight: Understanding the various aids to statutory interpretation is crucial for A Level law students, as it forms a key part of legal reasoning and analysis.

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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aids in Statutory Interpretation

This page introduces the concept of statutory interpretation and the aids used to understand and apply legislation. It focuses on two main categories: intrinsic and extrinsic aids.

Intrinsic Aids

Intrinsic aids are internal elements found within the Act itself, such as headings, sub-headings, and marginal notes. These aids help clarify the meaning and scope of statutory provisions.

Example: Section 4 of the Theft Act 1968 defines 'property' to include money and all other property, real or personal. Similarly, Section 9 of the same Act extends the definition of 'buildings' to include 'inhabited vehicles', thus encompassing caravans.

The use of intrinsic aids offers several advantages:

It increases the likelihood of courts interpreting the Act as Parliament intended.
It provides greater certainty in legal interpretation.
It shows respect for parliamentary intent.
It offers quick and easy access to relevant information.

However, intrinsic aids also have limitations:

Definitions are not always provided for all terms, as seen with "dishonesty" in the Theft Act 1968.
They may not always prevent harsh or absurd decisions.
They are not included in every statute.

Extrinsic Aids

Extrinsic aids are external sources used to interpret statutes, including dictionaries, Law Commission reports, previous case law, and Hansard $the official record of parliamentary debates$ .

Example: In DPP v Cheeseman, the Oxford English Dictionary from 1847 was used to interpret an Act from the same year.

A significant development in the use of extrinsic aids occurred in the Pepper v Hart case $1993$ , where the House of Lords relaxed rules regarding the use of Hansard in statutory interpretation.

Advantages of using Hansard include:

It is publicly available for consultation.
It can clarify statutory language.
It provides insight into the reasons behind the Act's creation.

However, using Hansard also has disadvantages:

There's a risk of focusing on irrelevant material.
The specific words in question may not be mentioned in the debate.
It can lead to additional costs as lawyers feel obliged to review debates to avoid negligence claims.

Highlight: The use of both intrinsic and extrinsic aids in statutory interpretation is crucial for A Level law students to understand, as it forms a fundamental part of legal analysis and application.

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