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, IOS2601 Assignment Question 1 Semester 1 | Due 4 April 2025. All questions
answered.
(a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the president on the
10 April1996, but it only commenced on 19 June 1996. EXPLAIN the
difference between the dates of assent and commencement with reference
to the provisions of section 13 of the interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at least
threeinternal aids that can be consulted and give an example of each from
the text of the Act (where possible). (6) (c)IDENTIFY the long title of the act
and explain why the long title is important forstatutory interpretation. (6)
(a) Difference between the Dates of Assent and Commencement
According to Section 13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, the difference between the date
of assent and the date of commencement is significant:
1. Date of Assent (10 April 1996):
o This is the date when the President formally approves and signs the Act.
o However, the Act does not automatically become law on this date unless
expressly stated.
2. Date of Commencement (19 June 1996):
o This is when the Act officially comes into force and becomes legally binding.
o According to Section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act, an Act only comes into
operation on the date specified in the Act itself or by proclamation in the
Government Gazette.
o If no date is specified, then the Act comes into effect upon publication in the
Gazette.
Reason for the Gap:
This gap allows for administrative preparations, dissemination of information, and the
drafting of any necessary regulations before enforcement.
(b) Determining the Purpose of the Act: Internal Aids
Exam (elaborations)IOS2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 |
Due 4 April 2025 Course•
Interpretation of Statutes
(IOS2601)•
[Type the document subtitle]
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
, IOS2601 Assignment Question 1 Semester 1 | Due 4 April 2025. All questions
answered.
(a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the president on the
10 April1996, but it only commenced on 19 June 1996. EXPLAIN the
difference between the dates of assent and commencement with reference
to the provisions of section 13 of the interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at least
threeinternal aids that can be consulted and give an example of each from
the text of the Act (where possible). (6) (c)IDENTIFY the long title of the act
and explain why the long title is important forstatutory interpretation. (6)
(a) Difference between the Dates of Assent and Commencement
According to Section 13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, the difference between the date
of assent and the date of commencement is significant:
1. Date of Assent (10 April 1996):
o This is the date when the President formally approves and signs the Act.
o However, the Act does not automatically become law on this date unless
expressly stated.
2. Date of Commencement (19 June 1996):
o This is when the Act officially comes into force and becomes legally binding.
o According to Section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act, an Act only comes into
operation on the date specified in the Act itself or by proclamation in the
Government Gazette.
o If no date is specified, then the Act comes into effect upon publication in the
Gazette.
Reason for the Gap:
This gap allows for administrative preparations, dissemination of information, and the
drafting of any necessary regulations before enforcement.
(b) Determining the Purpose of the Act: Internal Aids
