Statutory Interpretation Aids

Question 1

Intrinsic aids

Answer 1

Found in the Act itself and helps to make the meaning clear.
Marginal notes - some acts have marginal notes added by the person.
Long and short title of the act - The Abortion Act 1967 is “An Act to Amend or clarify the law relating to the termination of pregnancy by recognised medical practitioners”

Question 2

Extrinsic aids

Answer 2

These are located outside of the Act.
Dictionaries - (R v Cheeseman) a dictionary was used to define “passenger”.
Explanatory Notes - all government Bills are accompanied by explanatory notes, which provide guidance to complex parts of the Bill