R v Allen (1872) LR 1 CCR 367         Case summary

 

 

 

Re Sigsworth [1935] 1 Ch 98    Case summary 

 

 

 

 

Adler v George [1964] 2 QB 7 Case summary  

• Judges are able to add or change the meaning of statutes and thereby become law makers infringing the separation of powers.

• Judges have no power to intervene for pure injustice where there is no absurdity 

London and North Eastern Railway v Berriman [1946] AC 278       Case summary 

• Errors in drafting can be corrected immediately eg:

R v Allen (1872) LR 1 CCR 367         Case summary

 
• Decisions are generally more in line with Parliament's intention

• Closes loopholes

• Often gives a more just result

• Brings common sense to the law