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.
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Bill drafting. Law--Interpretation and construction. Politics and Government. Politics & government.