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The principle of legality : a moral theory /

'The Principle of Legality' reopens the question of what happens when statutory interpretation overrides common law rights and principles. Drawing on the philosophy of language and general jurisprudence, it demonstrates that judges, when invoking the 'principle of legality', are...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Crummey, Conor (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2025]
Series:Oxford legal philosophy.
Subjects:
Law > Interpretation and construction.
Legal certainty.
Judicial process.
Droit > Interprétation.
Sécurité juridique.
Processus judiciaire.
LAW.
Government.
Jurisprudence & general issues.
Law.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'The Principle of Legality' reopens the question of what happens when statutory interpretation overrides common law rights and principles. Drawing on the philosophy of language and general jurisprudence, it demonstrates that judges, when invoking the 'principle of legality', are in fact engaging in profound moral reasoning.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Audience:Specialized.
ISBN:9780198935469
0198935463
0198935447
9780198935445
0198935455
9780198935452