(a) That's wrong. 

You were asked to select the incorrect statement.

It is incorrect to say that when a court is of the opinion that the effect of applying legislation will be unfair or harsh, the court can disapprove the legislation and decide the case in a different way.

It is correct to say that if legislation and case-law provide conflicting rules, then the legislative provisions will be given effect by the courts.

It is correct to say that when the meaning of legislation needs to be decided, it is the courts that have the responsibility of deciding what the legislation means.

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