Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Obligation

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the obligation expressly imposed on the courts by s 3(1) of the HRA 1998?

• A) Courts must, in so far as it is reasonable to do so, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.
• B) Courts must, in so far as the plain meaning of the legislation allows, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.
• C) Courts must, in so far as it is possible to do so, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.
• D) Courts must, in so far as it is necessary to do so, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.

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