Extrinsic Aids Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are Extrinsic Aids?
A
Things outside of an Act that help readers understand an Act
2
Q
Examples of Extrinsic Aids?
A
- Hansard (Record of everything said in parliament)
- Academic Textbooks + Articles
- Oxford Dictionary
3
Q
When should Hansard be used?
With establishing case
A
Pepper v Hart
- Act is ambiguous
- Statements in Hansard are clear
- Statement in Hansard is made by minister responsible for the Bill
4
Q
Advantages of Extrinsic Aids
A
- More comprehensive view of Parliaments intentions
5
Q
Disadvantages of Extrinsic Aids
A
- Infringes on Parliamentary sovereignty
- can cause confusion
