Statutory Interpretation

Your essential resource for exploring and applying statutory interpretation. Statutory Interpretation revitalises statutory interpretation as a living, breathing, dynamic tool for understanding and applying the law. This book ensures that you understand the rules of statutory interpretation and can apply them to any legal scenario in which a statute is involved. Key features Rich with practice scenarios and exercises so you develop the essential statutory interpretation skills needed in legal practice. Case exercises are presented as problem scenarios, allowing you to solve them first and then compare your interpretation with real life decisions. Third edition adds fresh examples, case references and exercises, updated content on human rights legislation affecting statutory interpretation, updated discussion on topical issues such as judicial approaches and use of the principle of legality. Updated Statutory Interpretation Index 3 (SII3), which is a quick reference list of the statutory interpretation rules discussed in this book.