Understanding an Act of Parliament

First published in 1963, this book aims to explain, in simple language, the most important rules governing the reading and interpretation of an Act of Parliament, and also of statutes, by-laws, regulations, ordinances and proclamations. Written for non-lawyers, in professions such as accountancy, town planing , engineering, local government and commerce. Provides tables of statutes and cases referred to and an index.Gifford, Daniel J. is the author of 'Understanding an Act of Parliament', published 1994 under ISBN 9780455212579 and ISBN 0455212570.