Statutory interpretation : an introduction for students /
Botha, Christo
Statutory interpretation : an introduction for students / Christo Botha - Fifth edition - 234 pages :
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references
What is legislation
Commencement of legislation
Demise and amendment of legislation
How legislation is interpreted
Basic principles
Research: ascertaining the legislative scheme (the purpose of legislation)
Concretisation: correlation of text and purpose in the light of the constitution
Peremptory and directory provision
Constitutional interpretation
Since 1994 the new constitutional order has changed the orthodox and traditional rules of statutory interpretation. There is a new lexicon: plain language drafting and fundamental values; constitutional supremacy and human rights; accountability and transparency.
9780702198588
Law Interpretation and construction
Law South Africa Interpretation and construction
South Africa
KF425 / BOT 2012
Statutory interpretation : an introduction for students / Christo Botha - Fifth edition - 234 pages :
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references
What is legislation
Commencement of legislation
Demise and amendment of legislation
How legislation is interpreted
Basic principles
Research: ascertaining the legislative scheme (the purpose of legislation)
Concretisation: correlation of text and purpose in the light of the constitution
Peremptory and directory provision
Constitutional interpretation
Since 1994 the new constitutional order has changed the orthodox and traditional rules of statutory interpretation. There is a new lexicon: plain language drafting and fundamental values; constitutional supremacy and human rights; accountability and transparency.
9780702198588
Law Interpretation and construction
Law South Africa Interpretation and construction
South Africa
KF425 / BOT 2012