题目

Which rule of statutory interpretation states that words in a statute should be given their plain, ordinary meaning unless this would give rise to a manifest absurdity or inconsistency with the rest of the statute? 

A

Golden rule 

B

 Mischief rule 

C

Contextual rule 

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The golden rule states that words in a statute should be given their plain, ordinary meaning unlessthis would give rise to a manifest absurdity or inconsistency with the rest of the statute. The mischiefrule states that judges should consider what mischief the Act was trying to prevent. The contextualrule states that a word should be construed in its context.

多做几道

Which of the following is a remedy available under the civil law? 

A

A fine 

B

 Imprisonment 

C

 Damages

All criminal law cases begin in which of the following courts?

A

The County Court

B

The Magistrate's Court 

C

The Crown Court

The Queen's Bench, Family and Chancery are all division of which court? 

A

Crown Court 

B

 Supreme Court 

C

High Court

 Which of the following statements concerning cases brought before a Magistrate's Courts is correct? 

A

The case is decided by the Magistrate rather than a jury 

B

Only criminal cases are heard at a Magistrate's Court 

C

Appeals are made directly to the Court of Appeal 

Which of the following offences would only be heard at a Magistrate's Court? 

A

An indictable offence 

B

A summary offence 

C

 A 'triable either way' offence 

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