Two Contrasting Approaches in the Interpretation of Outdated Statutory Provisions

Two Contrasting Approaches in the Interpretation of Outdated Statutory Provisions

Some statutes in operation today were passed a long time ago. Inevitably, through the passage of time, social norms at the time of enactment may now be unrecognizable. Two recent cases show contrasting approaches towards the interpretation of outdated statutory provisions. The first approach is seen...

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Main Author: GOH, Yihan
Format: text
Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2010
Subjects:
Court decision
provisions
social conditions and trends
Singapore
Asian Studies
Courts
Legislation
Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/1415
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sol_research/article/3367/viewcontent/gyh_ContrastingAppInterpretationOutdatedStatProv_2010.pdf
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Institution: Singapore Management University
Language: English

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