314298 (v.1) Statutory Interpretation 200
| Area: | Curtin Law School |
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| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
314275 (v.1)
Legal Foundations 100
or any previous version
AND 314276 (v.1) Legal Research and Writing 100 or any previous version AND Admission into 314308 (v.1) Bachelor of Laws or any previous version OR Admission into 314314 (v.1) Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce or any previous version OR Admission into 314331 (v.1) Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | This unit discusses the main approaches to statutory interpretation, including literal and purposive approaches, and the importance of context to the interpretive understanding of legislation. The relevance of legislative history and use of extrinisic materials are covered, as well as the significance of common law maxims of interpretation and the role of common law presumptions as to parliamentary intent and meaning. Amending legislation and the reconciliation of conflicting statutory provisions, or conflicting legislative Acts, are also discussed. These issues are situated in their constitutional context, mediating the relationship between the Courts and the Parliament. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 090907 Family Law |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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