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The Literal Rule +ve
Advantages of the literal rule
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Literal Rule Definition | When words "are given their natural, ordinary and dictionary meaning" |
| Advantage no.1 | Parliamentary sovereignty respected |
| Advantage no.2 | Law making left to those elected |
| Advantage no.3 | Highlights problems to parliament |
| Case to support Advantage No.3 | Partridge v Crittenden |
| Advantage no.4 | Makes the law more certain |
| Describe Partridge v Crittenden | The defendant advertised illegal, exotic birds in the newspaper. The court held that he was not guilty because it was not an offer for sale but an invitation to treat |
| Ad. No.1- Respect | Parliamentary sovereignty respected |
| Ad. No.2- Elected | Law making left to those elected |
| Ad. No.3- Highlights | Highlights problems to parliament |
| Ad. No.4- Certain | Makes the law more certain |