According to the 'Earlier and Later' Rule of Statutory Interpretation

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to the 'earlier and later' rule of statutory interpretation:

• A)A later law will override and automatically repeal to the extent of any inconsistency an earlier law on the same topic.
• B)An earlier law will override and automatically repeal to the extent of any inconsistency a later law on the same topic.
• C)When two interpretations are possible we should favour the interpretation that leads to the penalty being less likely to be imposed.
• D)Where two interpretations of a provision in an Act are possible, one that is consistent with the Constitution and the other which is not, we should adopt the interpretation that is consistent with the Constitution.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The spread of cultural elements, ideas, technologies, or innovations from one area or social group to another.

Invention/Innovation

Occurs when existing cultural items are manipulated or modified to produce something new and socially valuable.

Discovery

The act of finding something unknown or unrecognized by others, often leading to new knowledge or understanding.

Cultural Relativism

The principle that an individual human's beliefs and activities should be understood by others in terms of that individual's own culture, rather than judging them by the standards of another culture.