The nature of legislative intent /
Ekins, Richard,
The nature of legislative intent / Richard Ekins. - 320 pages ; 24 cm. - Oxford legal philosophy . - Oxford legal philosophy. .
Originally published: 2012.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The idea of legislative intent plays a central role in legal interpretation and constitutional theory, yet is repeatedly challenged as being an illusion. This book develops a robust account of how and why legislatures form intentions, and the importance of these intentions to understanding law and parliamentary democracy.
Specialized.
9780198766209 (pbk.) : £19.99
Bill drafting.
Law--Interpretation and construction.
328.3'73
The nature of legislative intent / Richard Ekins. - 320 pages ; 24 cm. - Oxford legal philosophy . - Oxford legal philosophy. .
Originally published: 2012.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The idea of legislative intent plays a central role in legal interpretation and constitutional theory, yet is repeatedly challenged as being an illusion. This book develops a robust account of how and why legislatures form intentions, and the importance of these intentions to understanding law and parliamentary democracy.
Specialized.
9780198766209 (pbk.) : £19.99
Bill drafting.
Law--Interpretation and construction.
328.3'73