, IOS2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 (777697) - DUE 31 July 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete,
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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” oflegislation? (5)
Section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957 deals with the
"adoption" and "commencement" of legislation. Here's what these
terms generally mean in this context:
1. Adoption: This refers to the formal approval of a piece of
legislation by the legislative body. In South Africa, this
means that a bill must be passed by both houses of
Parliament (the National Assembly and the National Council
of Provinces) and then receive assent from the President
before it becomes law. Adoption is the process where the
bill, having been scrutinized, debated, and amended, is
officially accepted as a law by the relevant authority.
2. Commencement: This refers to the point in time when the
legislation actually comes into effect and becomes
operational. The commencement date is often specified in the
legislation itself, or it may be determined by a proclamation
issued by the President or a minister. Until the
commencement date, the law, although adopted, does not
have legal force and cannot be enforced.