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Explain both why the English courts have adopted the purposive approach to statutory interpretation, and illustrate (using decided cases to support your discussion) how this approach may produce results far removed from those which the so-called literal a
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LEGAL SKILLS FOUNDATION/ ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM Explain both why the English courts have adopted the purposive approach to statutory interpretation, and illustrate (using decided cases to support your discussion) how this approach may produce results far removed from those which the so-called literal approach would produce. In English courts there are two main approaches used when dealing with statutory interpretation, purposive and literal approach. Both approaches produce different results. Why the courts have preferred to choose to apply the purposive approach as opposed to the literal approach is the question at issue. In order for me to respond to this statement effectively I will have to consider some essential factors. This will involve me to first recognize the various courts in English law. From here I will look for the reason as to why the purposive approach is being favoured over others. Secondly I will look at the structure of the...
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