Courts as agents of law reform: precedent and statutory interpretation

What this note covers

1. The Doctrine of Precedent: How Courts Make Law
2. Statutory Interpretation: Courts Shaping the Meaning of Parliament's Words
3. Real Cases: Courts as Law Reformers in Practice
4. Strengths of Courts as Law Reformers
5. Limitations of Courts as Law Reformers
6. Parliament as Law Reformer: A Comparative Evaluation
7. Worked Examination Response: Applying This Knowledge

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes