Learning outcomes addressed by the brief:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of English Law

2. Demonstrate the role of judges

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of statutory iInterpretation

4. Demonstrate how these rules are applicable to staute law

1. Why do cases come before the courts in relation to an Act of Parliament?

2. Which aids are used by the courts to discover the intention of Parliament?

3. What are the reasons for the courts using the Literal rule', the ‘Golden Rule' and the Mischief Rule?

The question is:

Describe the different approaches to statutory interpretation and discuss the difficulties associated with finding Parliaments intention when interpreting an Act.