Interpretation act 2005 pdf

Amendment to long title section 2 amended section 3 amended 4 7 4 no. Contents 1 citation 2 definitions 3 interpretation act british columbia applies 4 application of final agreement 5 date of commencement 6 time of commencement or repeal 7 interpretation in relation to enactments of tsawwassen first nation 8 specific rules respecting applicability of interpretation act. Interpretation unless the context otherwise requires or unless otherwise expressly provided, in this act and in every other enactment and public document. This act may be cited as the interpretation and general provisions act. This act may be called interpretation of laws act 2010 2. Where an enactment defines or interprets a word or expression, other parts of speech or grammatical forms of the word or expression have a corresponding meaning section 202 interpretation act 2005. See, for example, the trade practices act 1974 cth s 4m. See coming into force provision and notes, where applicable. In this act unless the contzxt otherwise requires short title. The relationship between a statute and the common law may of course be dealt with in the statute itself. Pdf a flood of light comments on the interpretation act. Acts interpretation act 1901 faolex database food and.

This act may be cited as the controlled substances serious drug offences amendment act 2005. In any act, unless the contrary intention appears, number. Registers part ii licensing of insurance business 7. These may bring about a subtle but significant change in. Justice and other legislation amendment act 2005 no. In any act, unless the contrary intention appears, words and expressions listed in schedule 1 to this act are to be con strued according to that schedule. Interpretation act 33 of 1957 south african government. Fundamental objective of this study material enable the students to understand and acquire working knowledge of jurisprudence, interpretation and general laws. Amendments date of authentication date of publication. Interpretation act is a stock short title used for legislation in australia, canada, hong kong, malaysia, new zealand, the republic of ireland, singapore and the united kingdom relating to interpretation of legislation. Irish financial services law, legislation ie, acts, 2005 legislation ie acts government policy. An act to consolidate the interpretation act 1889 and certain other enactments relating to the construction and operation of acts of parliament and other instruments, with. Interpretation act 3 application to all enactments 2 this act applies to every enactment whether enacted before or after the commencement of this act. The interpretation act 2005 consolidates previous legislation and contains some new provisions inspired by a law reform commission report.

Governmental power has been divided into three wings namely the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. Be it enacted by the queens most excellent majesty, the senate and the house of assembly of the union of. This act may be cited as the interpretation acts 1948 and 1967. Interpretation act british columbia to another enactment of the province or of canada must be construed as a reference to another enactment of the province, of canada or of tsawwassen first nation, and h the reference in section 36 2 of the. Uniform civil procedure rules 2005 pace law school.

This act shall apply to the provisions of any enactment except in so. Section 9 australian workplace safety standards act 2005 no. South australia controlled substances serious drug. Acts interpretation act 1901 federal register of legislation. Statute law society conference statutory interpretation in.

Introduction the interpretation act 2005 consolidates previous legislation and contains some new provisions inspired by a law reform commission report. However, the act is silent on the permissibility of extrinsic aids. This act may be cited as the acts interpretation gender balance amendment act 2005. Acts interpretation gender balance amendment bill 2005. Interpretation act ministry of justice government of. Interpretation acts may be a generic name either for legislation bearing that short title or for all legislation which relates to interpretation.

Oct 17, 2005 17 oct 2005 interpretation act 2005 pdf 5 oct 2005. Part 06 revenue guide to legislative interpretation. Sections 2, 10, 15, 16 and 17 amended by constitution consequential amendments act 201 of 1993. We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land and pay respect to elders, past. Part 1 preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the acts interpretation act 1901. Interpretation act with its variations is a stock short title used for legislation in australia, canada, hong kong, malaysia, new zealand, the republic of ireland, singapore and the united kingdom relating to interpretation of legislation. Interpretation of statues to render justice is the primary function of the judiciary. Pdf a flood of light comments on the interpretation act 2005. Attention is drawn to the following provisions of the interpretation act 2005.

The bill for an act with this short title will have been known as the interpretation bill during its passage through parliament. Where an act which or any provision of which does anticipatory. This act may be cited as the interpretation and general clauses act. Interpretation act an act relating to the construction of orders in council, laws, proclamations, regulations, byelaws and other instruments of a public character and for shortening the language used therein, and for other matters relating thereto. Section 4 of principal act amended 3 1 section 41 of the principal act is amended by deleting the definitions of indictable offence, on conviction on indictment and on summary conviction. Terms used in written laws in this act and every other written law act used with reference to an offence or civil wrong includes an. The interpretation act 2005 consolidates previous legislation and contains some new provisions inspired by a law. Interpretation 2 in this act, the principal act means the interpretation act 1951. Comments on the interpretation act 2005 with r kennedy. Schedules to, the interpretation act 2005 to see if it is defined there. Right to information act, 2005 government printing press. This act may be cited as the interpretation act chapter 1. Jul 01, 2016 an act for the interpretation of acts of parliament and for shortening their language. Interpretation act 326 kb act current to 20210310 and last amended on 20150226.

Trinidad and tobago republic of trinidad and tobago a ct n o. Statutory interpretation in the context of the irish constitution. It is the duty of the court to interpret the act and give meaning to each word of the statute. Interpretation act ministry of justice government of jamaica. Act 10 of 1965 revised edition 2002 31st december 2002 an act to define certain terms and expressions used in written law and to make provision for the construction, interpretation and publication of written law and for matters connected therewith. The act and the interpretation act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.

The insurance act 2005 as amended, 2011 arrangement of sections part i preliminary 1. Part i sections 365 of this revised act correspond to sections 365 of the interpretation act 1967 act no. Part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph or other division of another enactment shall be construed as. Act, includes a reference to th e statutory instruments made or in force under the law or provision. A flood of light comments on the interpretation act 2005.

The interpretation act 2005 consolidates previous legislation and contains some new provisions inspired by a law reform. Rsa 1980 ci7 s2 extent of application 31 this act applies to the interpretation of every enactment except to the extent that a contrary intention appears in this act or the enactment. The provisions of this act shall apply to the interpretation of every law as in this act defined in force, at or after the commencement of this act, in the republic or in any portion thereof, and to the interpretation of all bylaws, rules, regulations or orders made under the authority of. Act used with reference to legislation means any statute enacted by the legislature of the island whether before or after the 1st april, 1968, and. View whole act statutory instruments turn history notes on legislative history search act results. Interpretation act an act to provide for the construction and interpretation of acts of the national assembly and certain other instruments. Interpretation act 1984 general interpretation provisions part ii s. Part 3 general provisions applying to acts 9 interpretation of act in relati on to parliaments legislative power. The act seeks to eliminate, as far as possible, discrimination against people with disabilities. In this act and other acts prevailing in nepal, unless the subject or context otherwise requires.

See also sections 34aa and 34ab of the acts interpretation act 1901. A flood of light comments on the interpretation act 2005 by sean. These may bring about a subtle but significant change in the methods of statutory interpretation. The interpretation act which was drafted during an era of parliamentary sovereignty, is in line neither with the current constitutional dispensation nor with the principles and practices of drafting and interpretation which the legislature and the courts have adopted since 1994 par 1. Section 3 of the act is amendedn a in subsection 2, in paragraph fbyn i deleting the word ofiveo and substituting the word oeighto. Act of the legislature, immediately after the title of the act, the day, month and year when the act was, by the lieutenant governor, assented to or reserved, and in the latter case the clerk shall also indorse thereon the day, month and year when the lieutenant governor has signified, either by speech or message to the legislature or. Act to consolidate the laws relating to the interpretation and the shortening of the language of statutes. This is a compilation of the acts interpretation act 1901 that shows the text of the law as.