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The following term refers to the discussions during the drafting of an international treaty, but it is also increasingly used regarding the discussions of drafters of a Constitution.
Which of the following internal aids to statutory interpretation provides the circumstances of, the background to, and the reasons for the promulgation of the Act?
Which one of the external aids to interpretation refers to established administrative usage (custom) over the period of time?
In which case did the court decide that in terms of the semantic guidelines, if a term is formulated in flexible or vague terms, it is an indication that it is directory?
The time-honoured principle that legislation should only apply to the future is one of the basic foundations of a legal system based on the rule of law in which case?
The rule that states that when interpreting the meaning of a word, guidance should be sourced from those associated with it is known as?
In which case did Smallberger JA come to the conclusion that although the intention of the legislature is the primary rule of interpretation, it must be accepted that the literal interpretation principle is firmly entrenched in our law and he does not seek to challenge it?
In which case did the court conclude that if there is irreconcilable conflict between various texts, the court will give preference to the one which benefits the person concerned?
Traditionally, the South African rules of statutory interpretation were based on?
In S v Zuma 1995 (2) SA 642 (CC) it was laid down that ...?