Includes bibliographical references and index.

The rule of law -- Democracy -- Two moralities -- The common law -- Reason, fairness, and the presumption of liberty -- Finding the edge : judicial deference -- Two mistakes : parliamentary intent and the ultra vires doctrine -- The sovereignty of parliament -- Human rights, free thought, and expression.

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"The overall theme of the book is the relationship or tension between constitutional principles - fairness, reason and the presumption of liberty - and the democratic assembly's - the Parliament - right to vote the legislation of its choice. The point is important; it moulds our constitution and thus affects the way law is made and administered. The tension is generally eased by the deployment of statutory construction which brings these elements together in a coherent whole"-- Provided by publisher.

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