Dear etaoin: I have trouble reading a lot of text like that. But with your encouragement
I got as far as this:
he publication of Hansard assists people to interpret not only the 'letter' but also the 'spirit' of the law. For instance, by
referring to Hansard, the courts are able to clarify what legislators meant in the wording of a particular statute (legislation passed
in the Assembly). Hansard helps to make politicians accountable. They know their every word will be recorded and may be
referred to by their political opponents or by members of the public or the media. Hansard records for posterity the activities of
the legislature, and reflects attitudes to significant issues of the day and the changing values and mores of society.

I was more careful with my brackets this time.