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…showed last 75 words of 1387 total…means that the judiciary moved a massive step away from the absurd decisions, that could sometimes be reached using the literal ruled. More importantly they do not have to speculate on the interpretation of the act for themselves, but can now use extrinsic aids such as Hansards (parliamentary records) and Law Commission reports. This is now accepted by most as the main rule of interpretation and is not seen as questioning the will of Parliament.