Types of Legislation and Parliamentary Procedures Quiz
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What does the literal rule of statutory interpretation suggest?

  • Words in the Act should be ignored in favor of the judge's interpretation.
  • Words in the Act should be given their literal and grammatical meaning. (correct)
  • Words should be interpreted based on what the judge believes they mean.
  • Words should be given a meaning that aligns with the judge's personal views.

    • What is the purpose of the golden rule in statutory interpretation?

  • To prevent manifest absurdity or inconsistency with the rest of the statute. (correct)
  • To allow judges to ignore the actual words in the statute.
  • To provide flexibility in interpreting statutes based on personal preferences.
  • To ensure words are given their plain, ordinary, or literal meaning.

    • How does the mischief rule guide judges in statutory interpretation?

  • By considering what mischief the Act was intended to prevent. (correct)
  • By allowing judges to reinterpret words freely.
  • By focusing on personal opinions of the judges.
  • By encouraging judges to ignore the intentions behind the Act.

    • Which rule allows for departing from the literal meaning of words in a statute?

    <p>Golden rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which rule should judges interpret words based solely on their literal and grammatical meaning?

    <p>Literal rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the golden rule from the mischief rule in statutory interpretation?

    <p>The golden rule allows for exceptions based on manifest absurdity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the literal rule differ from the golden rule in statutory interpretation?

    <p>'The literal rule allows for exceptions based on manifest absurdity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a court of higher status when it disregards the verdict of a lower court?

    <p>To deprive the lower court of authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances does overruling a judgement affect its outcome?

    <p>When two previous decisions conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a case with a dispute on European Union law before the Supreme Court?

    <p>It must be referred to the European Court of Justice for a ruling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limits the freedom of the UK Parliament in making laws?

    <p>Parliamentary sovereignty conventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of judges in relation to statute law made by Parliament?

    <p>To interpret the statute law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'per incuriam' refer to in relation to a previous decision?

    <p>When it was made without adequate care regarding precedent or statute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rule ensures that no Parliament can legislate to prevent future law changes?

    <p><strong>Repeal</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    No Parliament can legislate so as to prevent what according to conventions that limit its freedom?

    <p><strong>A future Parliament changing the law</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Judges are required to perform what specific task in relation to statute law?

    <p><strong>Interpret it</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an Act of Parliament regarding its validity?

    <p>It cannot be questioned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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