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Issues covered include: purpose, context and structure of legislation, statutory interpretation rules, legislative intent, delegated legislation, technical terms, interpretation of statutes
An essential programme for lawyers wanting to fine tune their skills when approaching statutory interpretation. Join our statutory wordsmiths for an examination of the key principles of context, intent, and purpose, along with the interpretation of challenges surrounding extrinsic materials and delegated legislation. Join it all together in a practical workshop and walk away with mastery of the techniques that will assist you when confronted with your next ambiguous statute.
Attend and earn 3 CPD Hours
Chair: Erin McGill, Barrister, Britomart Chambers
1.15pm to 1.20pm Opening Comments by the Chair
1.20pm to 2.20pm: Purpose, Context and Structure: How Does it All Fit Together?
Presented by Catherine Marks, Special Counsel Government, Public Law and Policy, Russell McVeagh
2.25pm to 3.25pm: Essentials of Identifying Legislative Intent
Presented by Sally McKechnie, Partner, Simpson Grierson
3.30pm to 4.30pm: Interpretation of Delegated Legislation and Other Instruments
Presented by Annelies McClure, Special Counsel, Anthony Harper
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