基本説明
On the cornerstones of legal method - precedent and statutory interpretation - with the basic principles of law.
Full Description
*Takes a unique approach to precedent and statutory interpretation which are considered in the context of self-contained case studies on selected topics of substantive law commonly taught in first year undergraduate programmes*Provides an initial overview of the principles of statutory interpretation and precedent, with extensive cross-referencing to their detailed consideration in case studies*Uses case studies throughout to extract the principles of statutory interpretation and precedent from substantive law*Examines the EU influence on principles of statutory interpretation*Analyses the ongoing implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 and resulting case law*Provides students with guidance on further reading at the end of chapters
Contents
Introduction. Part 1 - Principles. Precedent and Statutory Interpretation: An Outline and Guide. Statutory Interpretation and Pepper v Hart. EU Legal Order: Influence on Statutory Interpretation and Precedent. Human Rights Act 1998: Influence on Statutory Interpretation and Precedent. Part Two - Selected Case Studies. Contract. Tort. Criminal Law. Criminal Evidence. Human Rights/Property Law. EU Law. Part Three - Tracing the Evolution of Law in Selected Fields. Psychiatric Injury. Marital Rape. Appropriation in Theft.
