Statutory interpretation : an introduction for students

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Title:

Statutory interpretation : an introduction for students

Author:

Botha, C. J. (Christo J.)

ISBN:

9780702159299

Personal Author:

Botha, C. J. (Christo J.)

Edition:

4th ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xviii, 169 pages ; 25 cm

Contents:

What is legislation -- Commencement of legislation -- Demise and amendment of legislation -- How legislation is interpreted -- Basic principles -- Research: ascertaining the legislative scheme (the purpose of legislation) -- Concretisation: correlation of text and purpose in the light of the constitution -- Peremptory and directory provision -- Constitutional interpretation.

Subject Term:

Law -- South Africa -- Interpretation and construction.

Law -- Interpretation and construction.

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Summary

Since 1994 the new constitutional order has changed the orthodox and traditional rules of statutory interpretation. There is a new lexicon: plain language drafting and fundamental values; constitutional supremacy and human rights; accountability and transparency.