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• What is the title of the act related to the coronavirus in 2020?

  Coronavirus Act 2020
• What is the short title of the Abortion Act?

  Abortion Act 1967
• What is the significance of the Interpretation Act 1978?

  It provides rules for interpreting legislation.
• What are intrinsic aids in legal interpretation?

  They are elements within the statute itself that assist in understanding its meaning.
• What are extrinsic aids in legal interpretation?

  They are materials outside the statute that help clarify its meaning.
• What is the case Davis v Johnson (1979) known for?

  It discusses the role of judges in interpreting ambiguous statutes.
• What must be true for the case Pepper v Hart (1993) to apply?

  The Act must be ambiguous, obscure, or lead to absurdity.
• What are the disadvantages of using extrinsic aids?

  They can lack clarity, not always be helpful, and incur time and expense.
• What is the significance of presumptions in law?

  Judges can make certain presumptions about the law even if the Act is silent on the subject.
• What are the key points regarding the use of ministerial statements in legal interpretation?

  • They can be useful as confirmatory aids.
  • They are only applicable when the Act is ambiguous.
  • Only comments made by the minister are considered.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using extrinsic aids in legal interpretation?

  Advantages:

  • Provide context and clarity to ambiguous statutes.

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Lack of clarity.
  • Not always helpful.
  • Can incur time and expense.
• What is the role of the Preamble in statutory interpretation?

  • It provides useful indications of the purpose of the statute.
  • It helps in understanding the intent of the lawmakers.
• What is the significance of the case law in statutory interpretation?

  • Case law provides precedents that guide the interpretation of statutes.
  • It illustrates how courts have applied the law in specific situations.
• What is required in criminal cases according to EU law?

  The presumption of mens rea
• What does actus reus refer to?

  It refers to the action taken
• What does mens rea refer to?

  It refers to what the individual is thinking
• What case is associated with the presumption of mens rea?

  Sweet v Parsley [1970]
• What is the significance of the case Sweet v Parsley [1970]?

  It illustrates the presumption of mens rea in criminal law
• What is the legal status of the crown regarding acts?

  The crown is not bound by any act
• What is an exception to the crown not being bound by acts?

  The Hunting Act 2004
• What does it mean that legislation does not apply retrospectively?

  It means that laws apply from the present to the future
• What is an example of legislation that is an exception to the rule of non-retrospectivity?

  The War Crimes Act 1991
• What are the key components of mens rea and actus reus in criminal law?

  • Actus reus: The action taken
  • Mens rea: The intention or thought behind the action
• What is the relationship between the crown and acts in law?

  • The crown is not bound by any act
  • Exceptions exist, such as the Hunting Act 2004