Research Briefing
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Research Briefing
Pepper v Hart
Following the decision in Pepper v Hart in 1993, if primary legislation is ambiguous or obscure the courts may in certain circumstances take account of statements made in Parliament by Ministers or other promoters of a Bill in construing that legislation. Until that decision, using Hansard in that way would have been regarded as a breach of Parliamentary privilege.
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Research Briefing
Constitutional Reform Bill (HL): a Supreme Court for the United Kingdom and judicial appointments (Bill 18 of 2004/05)
The Constitutional Reform Bill (HL) - a Supreme Court for the United Kingdom and judicial appointments (Bill 18 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 05/06.
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Research Briefing
Constitutional Reform Bill (HL); the office of the Lord Chancellor (Bill 18 of 2004-05)
The Constitutional Reform Bill (HL) - the office of Lord Chancellor (Bill 18 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 05/05.
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Research Briefing
Courts Bill (HL) (Bill 112 2002/03)
Courts Bill (HL). (Bill 112 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/52.
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Research Briefing
Access to Justice Bill: Legal Aid (HL Bill 67 1998/99)
Access to Justice Bill: Legal Aid (HL Bill 67 1998/99). House of Commons Library Research Paper 99/33.
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