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Given that the so-called 'rules of statutory interpretation' are not rules at all but merely approaches to interpretation, how do judges really interpret statutes? What influences the decision they make and which 'rule' to follow?
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Q. Given that the so-called 'rules of statutory interpretation' are not rules at all but merely approaches to interpretation, how do judges really interpret statutes? What influences the decision they make and which 'rule' to follow? In order to discuss statutory interpretation, it is necessary to know what a Statute is; it is an Act of Parliament; a written legal document. Before a Statute is made into legislation it is known as a 'Bill'. A Bill is discussed and debated several times in both of the Houses of Parliament (The House of Commons and The House of Lords). Once both Houses have passed a Bill, it then requires the Royal Assent (though this is a matter of formality these days). Once the Bill has been given the Royal Assent it is then referred to as an Act or a Statute. It then becomes part of legislation, which is then enforceable, though very occasionally...
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