Daniel Greenberg has written a book ‘Statutes for Students: The Essentials of Statutory Interpretation. How to Read and Apply Legislation in 40 Easy Pages’.
The following topics are covered in the book:
- Introduction
- Key Resources
- The Mechanics of Legislation
- Territorial Application
- Three Main Principles of Interpretation
- The Intention of the Legislature
- Presumptions of Construction
- Plain Language in Legislation
- Canons and Principles of Construction
- Expressions Which Change Meaning Over Time
- Fundamental and Human Rights
- Amending and Repealing Legislation
- Mistakes in the Law
- Subordinate Legislation
- Quasi-legislation
- Challenging Legislation
- Explanatory Notes
- Pepper v Hart
- Interpretation Act 1978
- Key Terms – Glossary and Index
- Further Reading
