Answer to Question #181461 in Law for Dakalo Mudau

Question

The following statement can be seen as an important element of the contextual approach to statutory interpretation. 

(1) The interpretation process cannot be complete until the object and scope of the legislation are taken into account. (2) If the meaning of legislation is clear, it should be equated with the intention of the legislature.

(3) The court should interpret legislation only within the framework of the words in the legislation.

(4) Words must be given their ordinary grammatical meaning

Answer 1

The court should interpret legislation only within the framework of the words in the legislation.