IOS2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 4 April 2025
QUESTION 1
a.
Date of Assent and Its Significance
The date of assent, which in this case was 10 April 1996, refers to the moment when the
President formally approves the legislation by signing it into law. Assent signifies the final
approval required for a Bill to become an Act of Parliament. However, this does not
necessarily mean that the Act is immediately enforceable. While assent confirms the law’s
validity, it does not determine when the law takes effect. The commencement of the law is
governed by specific provisions in the Interpretation Act.
Commencement of Legislation Under Section 13 of the Interpretation Act
The commencement date is the day on which a law officially takes effect and becomes
enforceable. According to Section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act1, a law commences on the
day it is published in the Government Gazette, unless another date is specified Terms
withinof the
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 4 April 2025
QUESTION 1
a.
Date of Assent and Its Significance
The date of assent, which in this case was 10 April 1996, refers to the moment when the
President formally approves the legislation by signing it into law. Assent signifies the final
approval required for a Bill to become an Act of Parliament. However, this does not
necessarily mean that the Act is immediately enforceable. While assent confirms the law’s
validity, it does not determine when the law takes effect. The commencement of the law is
governed by specific provisions in the Interpretation Act.
Commencement of Legislation Under Section 13 of the Interpretation Act
The commencement date is the day on which a law officially takes effect and becomes
enforceable. According to Section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act1, a law commences on the
day it is published in the Government Gazette, unless another date is specified Terms
withinof the
use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
