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Repeal of Laws: Meaning and Contrasts

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What is the purpose of an express repealing clause in legislative enactments?

To make specific reference to the laws being repealed (correct)

To ensure the laws being repealed remain applicable

To imply a repeal without explicitly mentioning it

To provide general reference to the laws being repealed

In the context of implied repeal, what does the principle 'Expressio Unis, Exclusio Alterius' suggest?

Express mention implies inclusion of all laws

Express mention implies exclusion of others (correct)

Implied repeals are not valid

All laws are automatically repealed

Under what circumstances is an implied repeal inferred?

When regulations are issued by different authorities

When regulations are perfectly reconcilable

When existing laws conflict with new enactments (correct)

When new laws are consistent with existing laws

What exception does the consistency and reconcilability test of implied repeal set?

Certain laws can be considered unrepealed Signup and view all the answers

Who must bring about an implied repeal in legislative enactments?

An organ with a clear mandate to do so Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the repeal of laws and amendment of laws?

Repeal results in the law being completely revoked, while amendment involves making changes to the law. Signup and view all the answers

In what situation do partial repeal and amendment become similar?

When substitution, addition, and omission are involved in amending the law Signup and view all the answers

What is implied repeal in the context of repealing laws?

The law is repealed without any legislative action Signup and view all the answers

How does the power to repeal laws typically relate to legislative mandate?

The power to repeal laws usually follows the entity that created the law originally Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the case of expiry of laws compared to the repeal of laws?

Expiry relates to temporary laws ending due to time lapse, while repeal can apply to both temporary and perpetual laws Signup and view all the answers