The Interpretation of Secondary Legislation Differs to That of Primary

question 1

Multiple Choice

The interpretation of secondary legislation differs to that of primary legislation for which of the following reasons (select all that apply) ?

• A) The existence of a parent Act means that words used in the secondary legislation are to be read as having the same meaning as in the parent Act.
• B) Because the courts have the power to declare secondary legislation invalid where it exceeds the power granted to it by Parliament; thus, both the scope of the powers within the delegated legislation and the scope of the grant contained in the parent Act need interpretation.
• C) Such legislation is only of secondary importance in the legal order and thus judges are rarely called upon to interpret it.
• D) The courts will be reluctant to interpret any delegated legislation in a way that conflicts with an established and fundamental principle of common law.

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