Should judges try to remain consistent with the original intention of the creators of Acts, or should judges adapt the words to contemporary needs and values?

Assignment Question

Longer Answers

13 In his summing up Lawrence Hammill says (1.14) ‘I can’t speak for those who wrote this document, but I bet when they put in the phrase “on just terms” they hoped it would stop anyone short-changing someone like Darryl Kerrigan’. Should judges try to remain consistent with the original intention of the creators of Acts, or should judges adapt the words to contemporary needs and values? Give reasons and examples for your answer. 4 marks