Bennion on Statutory Interpretation

Bennion on Statutory Interpretation is the leading work on statutory interpretation. It provides a clear and comprehensive guide to understanding, interpreting and applying legislation. Regularly used by practitioners and academics, and frequently cited in judgments throughout the common law world, it is a trusted and authoritative resource.

The material in the new edition has been extensively restructured, and in places rewritten, to improve accessibility and enhance the content. The edition has been produced by a new editorial team, with Professor David Feldman QC (Hon) FBA, Rouse Ball Professor of English Law, as consultant editor.

Key features:

comprehensive and up to date account of statutory interpretation

logical structure and overviews enable readers to find information quickly

each section begins with a succinct legal proposition, which is followed by more detailed commentary and analysis

extensive examples illustrate the application of principles discussed in the text