10 Questions
What is the purpose of an express repealing clause in legislative enactments?
To make specific reference to the laws being repealed
In the context of implied repeal, what does the principle 'Expressio Unis, Exclusio Alterius' suggest?
Express mention implies exclusion of others
Under what circumstances is an implied repeal inferred?
When existing laws conflict with new enactments
What exception does the consistency and reconcilability test of implied repeal set?
Certain laws can be considered unrepealed
Who must bring about an implied repeal in legislative enactments?
An organ with a clear mandate to do so
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.
In what situation do partial repeal and amendment become similar?
When substitution, addition, and omission are involved in amending the law
What is implied repeal in the context of repealing laws?
The law is repealed without any legislative action
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
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
Learn about the meaning of the repeal of laws and how it differs from amendment and expiry of laws. Understand the implications of revoking the legal effect of laws, either partially or as a whole.
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