Ekins, Richard.
The nature of legislative intent [electronic resource] / Richard Ekins. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013. - 1 online resource. - Oxford legal philosophy . - Oxford legal philosophy. .
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.
9780191741159 (ebook) : No price
Bill drafting.
Law--Interpretation and construction.
K3320
328.373
The nature of legislative intent [electronic resource] / Richard Ekins. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013. - 1 online resource. - Oxford legal philosophy . - Oxford legal philosophy. .
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.
9780191741159 (ebook) : No price
Bill drafting.
Law--Interpretation and construction.
K3320
328.373