The importance of audience in interpreting legislation
A Statute Law Society event hosted by UCL Laws exploring the Statutory Instruments Hub
Very much looking forward to hearing @scottwortley.bsky.social talk to the Statute Law Society about "The importance of audience in interpreting legislation" on 9 October 2025.
Tickets available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-import...
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Quite aside from the taste… R v Archer, ex p Barrow, Lane & Ballard Ltd (1983) 147 JP 503 - consignment of dates heavily infested with insects “unwholesome” for most purposes (so liable to destruction) but not for use for the manufacture of brown sauce. 🤢
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