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Rowley v Murphy [1964] 2 QB 43 – Ss 1 & 15 PAA.

- statutory interpretation - “captive animal” – “in captivity or confinement”.
1) a mere temporary inability to get away was not a state of captivity
- distinction between “in captivity” and the fact of being a temporary captive.
2) ambiguity in penal statute to be strictly construed in favour of defendant.

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