Section 10 Legistlation Act 2019 Flashcards
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Section 10 Heading
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How to ascertain meaning of legislation
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Section 10 (1)
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The meaning of legislation must be ascertained from its text and in the light of its purpose and its context.
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Section 10 (2)
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Subsection (1) applies whether or not the legislation’s purpose is stated in the legislation.
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Section 10 (3)
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The text of legislation includes the indications provided in the legislation.
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Section 10 (4)
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Examples of those indications are preambles, a table of contents, headings, diagrams, graphics, examples and explanatory material, and the organisation and format of the legislation.
