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Questions and Answers
Which statement about a statute is FALSE?
Which statement about a statute is FALSE?
- A statute does not bind the Crown
- A statute is not intended to deprive a person of liberty
- A statute generally has effect only in the UK (correct)
- A statute cannot impose criminal liability
What is the duty of English courts in relation to interpreting laws post the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights?
What is the duty of English courts in relation to interpreting laws post the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights?
- To repeal the Human Rights Act 1998
- To always interpret laws in favor of the Crown
- To prioritize UK laws over European laws
- To ensure that laws are compatible with the Convention Rights (correct)
What role does the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) play in human rights issues?
What role does the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) play in human rights issues?
- Enforcement of criminal law
- Advisory body for national courts
- Final appeal court for human rights issues (correct)
- Primary legislative role
Which act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK domestic law?
Which act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK domestic law?
What has been the pervasive impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on UK law?
What has been the pervasive impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on UK law?
What is the general stance of English courts regarding interpreting laws post the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights?
What is the general stance of English courts regarding interpreting laws post the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights?
In what way has the Act impacted statutory interpretation?
In what way has the Act impacted statutory interpretation?
'As far as possible' in relation to interpreting English laws post the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights implies what?
'As far as possible' in relation to interpreting English laws post the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights implies what?
'A statute does not repeal other statutes.' - What concept does this statement highlight?
'A statute does not repeal other statutes.' - What concept does this statement highlight?
'Statute cannot impose criminal liability.' - What legal principle does this statement reflect?
'Statute cannot impose criminal liability.' - What legal principle does this statement reflect?
