When Interpreting Laws That Impose a Penalty, We Should Favour

question 41

Multiple Choice

When interpreting laws that impose a penalty, we should favour the interpretation that:

• A)Imposes the penalty even where the words of the statute are ambiguous and unclear.
• B)Leads to imposition of the penalty on a larger class of people.
• C)Means the penalty is less likely to be imposed.
• D)Benefits the prosecutor.

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Definitions:

Employment-At-Will

A legal doctrine in some jurisdictions where employers can terminate employees at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, and employees can also leave their job without reason at any moment.

Doctrine

A set of beliefs or principles held and promoted by an organization, government, or movement.

Specific Employment Contract

A legal agreement detailing the specific terms and conditions of employment between an employer and an employee.

Outcome Fairness

The perceived fairness of the outcomes that individuals receive in an organizational context.