Interpreting the Law - Context

The video discusses the challenges of interpreting legal texts, emphasizing the importance of context. It explains that while legal texts have written content, understanding them requires considering the context in which they were created. This is because context can influence the meaning of words, both in everyday language and in legal settings. Judges often rely on context to interpret legal texts, as it can provide information not explicitly stated in the words themselves.

What challenges are mentioned in interpreting the law?

Why is it not sufficient to only understand the words used in legal texts?