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Davis: Human Rights Law Directions

Chapter 3

Question 1

Consider the significance of international law in the United Kingdom legal system. (see 3.3)
Consider the adoption by the United Kingdom of the right of individual petition. (3.1)

Question 2

The general principles of statutory interpretation and the recognition of international law. (3.4.1)
The need, in the end, for United Kingdom courts to give effect to the clear and unambiguous words of an Act of Parliament. (3.4.1, see also 3.6.2)
Examples include cases from the review of subordinate legislation and judicial review, both of which are, mainly, about statutory interpretation (e.g. 3.4.1.3 and 3.4.2.1).