AO3 - Literal Rule

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  P - Consistent

  DP - Use same approach

  WDP - Upholds certainty
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  P - Limits litigation

  DP - Quick to apply

  WDP - Pass new legislation
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  P - Not controversial

  DP - Upholds 3 theories

  WDP - Encourages precision
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  P - Parliament's true intention

  DP - Democratically elected body

  WDP - Upholds parliamentary sovereignty
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  P - Injustice and absurdity

  DP - Been created through cases

  WDP - No common sense
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  P - Lacks flexibility

  DP - Bad decisions

  WDP - Judges are 'too literal'
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  P - Inconsistent

  DP - Multiple meanings

  WDP - Goes against the idea of the literal rule
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  P - Restricts development

  DP - Plain meanings are bad

  WDP - Law commission are critical