Which of the Following Statements Apply to the Purposive Approach

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements apply to the purposive approach (select all that apply) ?

A) An 'absurdity' means something wider than irreconcilability with the rest of the Act and judges may therefore probe into the purpose of the Act.
B) The purposive approach can be described as an examination of the external context of the Act.
C) Although once used extensively, the purposive approach is no longer fashionable with the judiciary.
D) The influence of EU law has meant that the courts are using this approach more and more.