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The interpretation provisions of statutory bills of rights: A little bit Humpty Dumpty?

Authors :
Beck, Luke
Source :
Public Law Review; Jun2011, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p97-112, 16p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the meaning given to the interpretations of the statutory bills of rights in New Zealand, Great Britain, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. It offers a comparison of the language of each instrument and provides interpretations given to that language by the courts of each jurisdiction. It presents the impact of statutory bills of rights on principles of statutory interpretation can.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10343024
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Public Law Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
62395494