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What does section 14 of the Interpretation Act address?
What does section 14 of the Interpretation Act address?
- The commencement of subordinate legislation
- The presidential power to issue proclamations
- The enforceability of legislation by regulatory bodies
- The circular issue of validity in enacting legislation (correct)
Why is it necessary for section 315 of the Act to commence on a specific date?
Why is it necessary for section 315 of the Act to commence on a specific date?
- To allow the President to promulgate it
- To authorize the enforcement of the remaining provisions (correct)
- To ensure proper parliamentary procedure
- To establish a timeline for regulatory framework implementation
In what scenario would subordinate legislation be rendered ineffective?
In what scenario would subordinate legislation be rendered ineffective?
- When the President fails to issue a proclamation
- When original legislation is not operational (correct)
- When regulatory frameworks are not in place
- When section 315 is not in force
What purpose does section 14 of the Interpretation Act serve in relation to legislation enforcement?
What purpose does section 14 of the Interpretation Act serve in relation to legislation enforcement?
Why might an Act's practical application depend on regulatory framework structures?
Why might an Act's practical application depend on regulatory framework structures?
How does section 14 of the Interpretation Act help resolve a practical dilemma with subordinate legislation?
How does section 14 of the Interpretation Act help resolve a practical dilemma with subordinate legislation?
Who typically proclaims the legislation when it is an Act of Parliament?
Who typically proclaims the legislation when it is an Act of Parliament?
What is the role of the executive branch in putting original legislation into operation?
What is the role of the executive branch in putting original legislation into operation?
Why might the authority to promulgate legislation be delegated by the legislature?
Why might the authority to promulgate legislation be delegated by the legislature?
What does the enacting clause of legislation affirm?
What does the enacting clause of legislation affirm?
In terms of Acts of Parliament, who may put the original legislation into operation on behalf of the legislature?
In terms of Acts of Parliament, who may put the original legislation into operation on behalf of the legislature?
What distinguishes the delegated authority given to the executive branch to enact subordinate legislation?
What distinguishes the delegated authority given to the executive branch to enact subordinate legislation?
What entity is considered the delegated 'lawmaker' and promulgating agency in the context of the text?
What entity is considered the delegated 'lawmaker' and promulgating agency in the context of the text?
According to the Interpretation Act, what is the default setting for the commencement of legislation?
According to the Interpretation Act, what is the default setting for the commencement of legislation?
In what circumstances would legislation commence on a future specified date?
In what circumstances would legislation commence on a future specified date?
What is the significance of 'not hearing the gun going off' in the context of new legislation?
What is the significance of 'not hearing the gun going off' in the context of new legislation?
Which entity plays a crucial role in determining the commencement date for legislation?
Which entity plays a crucial role in determining the commencement date for legislation?
What does section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act specify regarding the commencement of legislation?
What does section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act specify regarding the commencement of legislation?
What is the key consideration when determining the fairness of future application of legislation on past events?
What is the key consideration when determining the fairness of future application of legislation on past events?
In the context of the Children’s Act, what was the effect of repealing the Age of Majority Act 57 of 1972?
In the context of the Children’s Act, what was the effect of repealing the Age of Majority Act 57 of 1972?
What is the distinction between retrospectivity and retroactivity in the context of legislation?
What is the distinction between retrospectivity and retroactivity in the context of legislation?
How did Section 7 of the Children’s Act impact the age at which a person becomes a major?
How did Section 7 of the Children’s Act impact the age at which a person becomes a major?
In the scenario provided, what happens to a person who is 19 years old on 30 June 2007 under the Children’s Act?
In the scenario provided, what happens to a person who is 19 years old on 30 June 2007 under the Children’s Act?
What is the main concern related to possible future practical retro-effect of new legislation?
What is the main concern related to possible future practical retro-effect of new legislation?
Why is the provision in item 8(4)(a) and (b) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 considered retrospective?
Why is the provision in item 8(4)(a) and (b) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 considered retrospective?
What is the significance of the absence of a deeming provision in the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?
What is the significance of the absence of a deeming provision in the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?
How does item 8(4)(b) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 limit the penalties for acts committed before the Act's enforcement?
How does item 8(4)(b) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 limit the penalties for acts committed before the Act's enforcement?
Why does the text mention that legislation trumps common law in the context of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?
Why does the text mention that legislation trumps common law in the context of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?
Which legal obstacle against retro-effect is explicitly addressed by item 8(4)(a) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?
Which legal obstacle against retro-effect is explicitly addressed by item 8(4)(a) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?
What does item 8(4)(b) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 reveal about the penalties for acts committed before the Act's enactment?
What does item 8(4)(b) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 reveal about the penalties for acts committed before the Act's enactment?
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