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IOS2601
Interpretation of Statutes
ASSIGNMENT 1 MEMO
SEMESTER 1 - 2023
UNIQUE NUMBER:- 722381
Due Date :- 9 MARCH 2023
Includes Footnotes and/or Bibliography
QUESTION PREVIEW
Question 1
1. With specific reference to section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, what do you understand by the terms "adoption",
and "commencement" of legislation?
(5)
2. List and briefly discuss the requirements which were laid down in National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality v Minister
of Home Affairs 2000 (2) SA
1 (CC), before reading-in or severance could take place.
(10)
3. Explain the terms "reading-down", "reading-in" and "severance".
(10)
4. With reference to the case of Commercial Union Assurance Co v Clark 1972
(3) SA 508 (A) and Weenen Transitional Council v Van Dyk 2002 (4) SA 653 (SCA) explain and distinguish between the directory
and peremptory provisions.
(15)
5. What effect has section 39(2) of the Constitution had on statutory interpretation in South Africa.
(10)
[50]
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SELLING” memos for the year 2021/2022.
IOS2601
Interpretation of Statutes
ASSIGNMENT 1 MEMO
SEMESTER 1 - 2023
UNIQUE NUMBER:- 722381
Due Date :- 9 MARCH 2023
Includes Footnotes and/or Bibliography
QUESTION PREVIEW
Question 1
1. With specific reference to section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, what do you understand by the terms "adoption",
and "commencement" of legislation?
(5)
2. List and briefly discuss the requirements which were laid down in National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality v Minister
of Home Affairs 2000 (2) SA
1 (CC), before reading-in or severance could take place.
(10)
3. Explain the terms "reading-down", "reading-in" and "severance".
(10)
4. With reference to the case of Commercial Union Assurance Co v Clark 1972
(3) SA 508 (A) and Weenen Transitional Council v Van Dyk 2002 (4) SA 653 (SCA) explain and distinguish between the directory
and peremptory provisions.
(15)
5. What effect has section 39(2) of the Constitution had on statutory interpretation in South Africa.
(10)
[50]
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used by our Tutors to draft this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without any representations
or warranties, express or implied. This document is to be used for comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this
document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the Author. –
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