Complete the Following (Select All That Apply): the Case of Wood

question 4

Multiple Choice

Complete the following (select all that apply) : the case of Wood v Smith (see 7.11 and 8.3.1) demonstrates that…

• A) legal certainty is hard to achieve when drafting statutes.
• B) judges will disagree about the correct interpretation of a statute.
• C) judges are bound to agree about the correct interpretation of a statute.
• D) even straightforward and seemingly clear statutory provisions can be uncertain when a complicated or unforeseen fact scenario arises.
• E) in law, words always have one specific legal meaning.

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Definitions:

Tobacco Use

The act of smoking or consuming tobacco products, which poses significant health risks, including cancer and heart disease.

NIAAA

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a U.S. organization focused on research and education about the impacts of alcohol use.

Low-Risk Drinking

Drinking patterns that minimize the risk of alcohol-related consequences or harm to one’s health.

MDMA

Also known as ecstasy, a psychoactive drug primarily used for recreational purposes to enhance sensory perceptions and energy levels.