Interpreting Legislation (Word & ppt.)

Prepare a:

1. A word outline

2. A 5-8 minutes presentation (ppt.) on the following:

When interpreting legislation, the judiciary have a number of different tools and methods at their disposal. Describe the methods commonly used in statutory interpretation, using case law to illustrate your answer.

You must:

1.  Write out a clear outline of the presentation

2.  Demonstrate detailed knowledge and clear accurate understanding of the relevant area of legal study

3.  Critically discuss relevant data 

4.  Communicate effectively information and ideas

5.  Answer the question effectively

Presentation outline; not more than 400 words in a word document

For the Introduction:

1. Statutory Interpretation

·  Definition

· Benefits

·  Problems associated 

For the body

·  Approaches

· Types (examples, advantages and disadvantages)

·  Aids to interpretation

Conclusion

·  Lesson learnt

Note:

Explain all examples 

Elaborate on one of the approach example

References must be in Harvard Standard.

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