What does GRI mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The General Rules of Interpretation set out the principles and methods of interpretation that courts must use when interpreting statutes and other legal documents. These rules help to ensure that the court’s decision is consistent with the intentions of those who wrote the document in question.

The purpose of General Rules of Interpretation is to provide a fair, consistent and predictable approach to interpretation when a court must interpret statutory language or other legal documents. They promote consistency in decisions made by courts by providing them with a standard set of assumptions about how words should be interpreted.

When interpreting a legal document, courts first consider the plain meaning of the words used, taking into account their context and any principles or rules specific to the document in question. If necessary, they may also look at extrinsic evidence - such as transcripts, legislative history or public policy considerations - to aid in their interpretation.

The General Rules of Interpretation generally applies to any type of legal document, including statutes, contracts, regulations, and case law. It is intended to ensure fairness and clarity when interpreting these types of documents.

Yes, there may be slight differences between different countries regarding their version(s) on the General Rule(s) on Interpretations – for example in relation to definitions or specific wording within rules – but all will generally adhere to similar approaches when it comes to identifying what has been meant by the author/drafter.

When applying the principle underlining GRI (General Rule(s) on Interpretations), one should take into account all relevant facts as well as considerations regarding definitions; principles related to legislative intention; context; objectivity; relevance; reliability etc., before coming to an interpretation which is likely comparable with those expressed by authors/drafters’ original intentions upon drafting/authorship.

Yes, a court ruling made pursuant to an interpretation based on GRI can be overturned if evidence arises which shows that either it was unjustified or had overlooked elements relevant / necessary for consideration in pursuit towards just result/outcome thereof; i.e., if incorrect inferences were drawn from legally valid premises then such could be subject o appeal against same on such basis.

There exist no universal 'exceptions' per se applicable across all jurisdictions however it can be said that individual jurisdictions may stipulate particular circumstances amongst explicatory legislation after which Exceptions shall become applicable depending upon particular characteristics & confluence prevailing during such circumstances (i.e., ejusdem generis).