Statutory Interpretation for Compliance Staff
Compliance teams are handed legislation and expected to say what it requires, often without any training in how legal text is actually read. This course covers reading it correctly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Handed legislation and expected to say what it means
- 02Structure: sections, definitions, schedules and headings
- 03May, must, shall, reasonable steps and best endeavours
- 04Reading a provision in the context of the whole act
- 05Amendments, commencement and finding the version in force
- 06Regulations, notices, guidance and how much weight each carries
- 07Recording the interpretation relied on, and when to take advice
What you will gain
- Work out what a provision actually requires
- Use definitions, headings and schedules properly
- Handle may, must, shall and reasonable steps
- Trace amendments and find the version in force
- Read regulations, notices and guidance in their place
- Record the interpretation you relied on and why
Who should attend
- Compliance officers and analysts
- Risk and governance staff
- Policy writers translating law into procedure
- Managers accountable for regulated activity
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 20 to 21 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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