Intrinsic Aids Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What are Intrinsic Aids?
A
Information found inside an act to help readers understand the Act
2
Q
What are the three Rules of Language for Intrinsic Aids/Acts?
A
- General Rule
- Specific Rule
- Context Rule
3
Q
What is the General Rule?
A
Where there’s a list of words followed by ‘and any others’ the general words only include things similar to those on original list
- Powell v Kempton Park Racecourse
4
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What is the Specific Rule?
A
The express mention of one thing excludes another
- Inhabitants of Sedgley
5
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What is the Context Rule?
With supporting Case
A
The meaning of a word can be found from the other words around it
- Muir v Keay
6
Q
What are 4 examples of Intrinsic Aids?
A
- Short Title (Formal Act Name)
- Long Title (Summary of Act)
- Preamble (More comprehensive than Long Title)
- Interpretation sections (Defines terms in Act)
7
Q
Advantages of Intrinsic Aids
A
- Quicker to understand Act
- Easier to understand Act
- Upholds Parliamentary sovereignty
8
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Disadvantages of Intrinsic Aids
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- Some have no Marginal Notes
- Some Acts are unclear
