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1.Introduction to Statutory Interpretation -- History and evolution of statutory interpretation -- The role of the judiciary in interpreting legislation -- Practical outcome of this book -- Structure of this book -- Guidelines for interpretation of this book -- 2.Creation of Legislation -- Legislati...

Penalties -- 7.Intrinsic Materials: The Text -- All words have meaning -- Ordinarily, the meaning is the ordinary meaning -- A technical or legal meaning may be used -- Current meaning -- Dictionary meaning -- Consistent meaning across an Act -- Variants of words -- Limiting words -- Hendiadys -- Te...

Legislation does not take jurisdiction away from the courts -- Legislation does not bind the Crown -- Penal provisions are strictly construed -- Remedial or beneficial provisions are broadly construed -- Taxation Provisions Construed to the Taxpayer's Benefit -- Legislation enacting a word or phrase...

13.Interpreting Specific Instruments -- Delegated or subordinate legislation -- Codes -- Quasi-legislative bodies and `soft' law -- Constitution -- Other documents -- 14.A Synthesis: Practical Skills and Exercises -- Statutory Interpretation Index 2 (`II2') -- Practical Methodology -- Practical Exer...