“… the interpretation of the statute and remind myself that it can only ever be of ‘some persuasive authority’ (Ellis v Bristol City Council [2007] EWCA Civ 685; [2007] 1 WLR 1407 at [27]). The guidance with which we are concerned is not however strictly in relation to statutory interpretation. The statute is unambiguous; there is no tim…”
“…statute, it carries no more weight than that, and does not enjoy any particular legal status (see Chief Constable of Cumbria v Wright [2006] EWHC 3574 (Admin); [2007] 1 WLR 1407). It is the words of the Act as construed by the Court which must provide the basis for ascertaining Parliament’s intention (see R (Westminster CC) v National …”