GSL Interpretation of Deeds & Statutes Practice Questions - Ghana School of Law PLC Interpretation of Deeds and Statutes (GLC) Exam - GSL Interpretation of Deeds & Statutes Practice Questions - Ghana School of Law PLC Interpretation of Deeds and Statutes (GLC) Exam

Question 1

Under Ghanaian jurisprudence, what is the core premise of the Modern Purposive Approach (MOPA) to statutory interpretation as championed by the Supreme Court?

The court must strictly adhere to the literal meaning of words unless it leads to a physical impossibility. The court must determine the objective purpose of the statute by analyzing the text, context, and constitutional values rather than searching for subjective legislative intent. The court must substitute its own policy preferences for those of Parliament whenever a statutory provision is ambiguous. The court must rely exclusively on foreign constitutional precedents to determine the meaning of Ghanaian enactments.

Correct Answer:

The court must determine the objective purpose of the statute by analyzing the text, context, and constitutional values rather than searching for subjective legislative intent.

Question 2

In the landmark case of Asare v. Attorney-General [2003-2004] SCGLR 823, how did Date-Bah JSC describe the relationship between subjective legislative intent and objective purpose?

Subjective intent is the supreme guide and must be determined through draftsmen's private diaries. Objective purpose is determined from the text and context, representing what a reasonable legislature would be taken to have intended, which takes precedence over subjective intent. Subjective intent and objective purpose are identical and can never diverge. Objective purpose is only relevant when interpreting deeds, while subjective intent governs statutes.

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Objective purpose is determined from the text and context, representing what a reasonable legislature would be taken to have intended, which takes precedence over subjective intent.

Question 3

Under Section 10(1) of the Interpretation Act, 2009 (Act 792), what directive is given to courts regarding the construction of enactments?

An enactment must be construed in a way that strictly restricts the power of the executive branch. An enactment must be given a construction that best matches the old English common law rules. An enactment shall be given such construction as will promote the purpose of the enactment and carry out its intent. An enactment must be interpreted literally in all circumstances, even if it leads to a manifest absurdity.

Correct Answer:

An enactment shall be given such construction as will promote the purpose of the enactment and carry out its intent.

Question 4

In Ghana Lotto Operators Association v. National Lottery Authority [2007-2008] SCGLR 1088, how did the Supreme Court (per Date-Bah JSC) describe the application of the purposive approach when statutory text seems plain?

The purposive approach is unnecessary and prohibited if the words of the statute are clear and unambiguous. The purposive approach must still be applied to confirm that the plain meaning aligns with the statutory purpose and constitutional values. The literal rule must always override the purposive approach in all commercial disputes. Statutes that are plain on their face must be interpreted using the Golden Rule instead of MOPA.

Correct Answer:

The purposive approach must still be applied to confirm that the plain meaning aligns with the statutory purpose and constitutional values.

Question 5

Which of the following describes 'judicial legislation' and its status in Ghanaian courts?

It is the mandatory practice of judges drafting bills for Parliament. It is an impermissible practice where a judge goes beyond interpreting a statute and effectively writes new provisions, usurping the legislative power. It is the process by which the Supreme Court formally signs bills into law. It is a valid exercise of the purposive approach where judges rewrite tax rates to balance the national budget.

Correct Answer:

It is an impermissible practice where a judge goes beyond interpreting a statute and effectively writes new provisions, usurping the legislative power.

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