Which of the following statements most accurately describes the obligation expressly imposed on the courts by s 3(1) of the HRA 1998?
A) Courts must, in so far as it is reasonable to do so, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.
B) Courts must, in so far as the plain meaning of the legislation allows, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.
C) Courts must, in so far as it is possible to do so, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.
D) Courts must, in so far as it is necessary to do so, interpret legislation so as to achieve consistency with the Convention rights.

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Section 3(1) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) obliges courts to interpret legislation, as far as it is possible to do so, in a way that is compatible with the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. This means that wherever there is a possible interpretation of legislation that would make it consistent with Convention rights, courts are required to adopt that interpretation.

Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Obligation