Literal rule 0.0 / 5 ? LawStatutory legislationLiteral ruleA2/A-levelAQA Created by: ellieunique1Created on: 21-09-16 16:05 Definition Plain ordinary dictionary meaning of a statute even if it leads to an absurdity 1 of 8 What did lord Reid say? " The natural and ordinary meaning of that word or phrase in its context" 2 of 8 What did Viscount Simmonds say? " If errors were found in statutes it was parliaments jobs to put those errors right " 3 of 8 What act was used in Whitley V Chappell? Poor law amendment act 1851 4 of 8 What act was used in Fisher v Bell? Restriction of offensive weapons act 1959 5 of 8 What act was used for Berriman v NER? Prevention of accident act 1902 6 of 8 Advantage of the Literal Rule Stops judges being bias 7 of 8 disadvantage of the Literal Rule parliaments intentions are overlooked 8 of 8
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