R v Lehair [2015] EWCA Crim 1324 – S 77(5) POCA.
-statutory interpretation.
- plain, unambiguous language of legislation must be enforced unless it produces an absurdity which Parliament could not have intended.
- purposive interpretation permissible where literal interpretation would produce absurdity or gross anomaly.
- “date” can mean “time”.
- tainted gift could be made after the “date” of the offence within the meaning of s 77(5) POCA even if made on the same day.
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