Which of the Following Statements Apply to the Purposive Approach

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements apply to the purposive approach (select all that apply) ?

• A) An 'absurdity' means something wider than irreconcilability with the rest of the Act and judges may therefore probe into the purpose of the Act.
• B) The purposive approach can be described as an examination of the external context of the Act.
• C) Although once used extensively, the purposive approach is no longer fashionable with the judiciary.
• D) The influence of EU law has meant that the courts are using this approach more and more.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by excessive fear of becoming fat and therefore restricting energy intake to obtain a significantly low body weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by dieting, binge eating, and purging.

Guilty

Feeling responsible or remorseful for a perceived wrong or crime.

Calories

Units of energy typically used to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, important in diet and metabolism.