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What is the main focus of purposive interpretation in statutory law?
What is the main focus of purposive interpretation in statutory law?
- Contextual and purpose-driven interpretation (correct)
- Literal interpretation only
- Historical interpretation
- Subjective interpretation
Under the purposive approach, how are the words of a statute interpreted?
Under the purposive approach, how are the words of a statute interpreted?
- Based on judicial discretion
- Only in their literal sense
- In their ordinary, literal, and grammatical sense as well as the legislative purpose (correct)
- With reference to common law
What does the contextual rule in statutory interpretation refer to?
What does the contextual rule in statutory interpretation refer to?
- Considering a word in isolation from the statute
- Construing a word solely on its dictionary definition
- Interpreting a word within its context in the legislation (correct)
- Ignoring the purpose of the legislation
Which of the following is a presumption of statutory interpretation?
Which of the following is a presumption of statutory interpretation?
When interpreting statutes, what should judges consider besides literal meaning?
When interpreting statutes, what should judges consider besides literal meaning?
Under the presumptions of statutory interpretation, what is assumed unless stated otherwise by the statute?
Under the presumptions of statutory interpretation, what is assumed unless stated otherwise by the statute?
What is one key aspect of interpreting statutes under the purposive approach?
What is one key aspect of interpreting statutes under the purposive approach?
'Unless the statute contains express words to the contrary', what does this statement imply in relation to statutory interpretation presumptions?
'Unless the statute contains express words to the contrary', what does this statement imply in relation to statutory interpretation presumptions?
'A statute does not alter the existing common law.' What does this mean in terms of statutory interpretation?
'A statute does not alter the existing common law.' What does this mean in terms of statutory interpretation?
'If a statute deprives a person of property, say by nationalisation, they are to be compensated for its value.' How does this statement relate to statutory interpretation?
'If a statute deprives a person of property, say by nationalisation, they are to be compensated for its value.' How does this statement relate to statutory interpretation?
