Most of the work of lawyers today involves legislation of one sort or other. This unit covers how legislation is made and how it should be read, interpreted and applied with an emphasis on practical considerations. The topics discussed include the legislative process, drafting, interpretation principles, the relationship between statutes and common law, how to use extrinsic materials, and the differences in the interpretation of non-statutory instruments. Lectures from practising lawyers on drafting and interpretation are incorporated. -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Jacinta Dharmananda
Prerequisites: LAWS1130 Legal Process
