Continuity of the lawE+W+S
1E+W+SThe substitution of this Act for the enactments repealed by this Act does not affect the continuity of the law.
2E+W+SAny reference, whether express or implied, in this Act or any other enactment, instrument or document to a provision of this Act shall, so far as the context permits, be construed as including, in relation to the times, circumstances and purposes in relation to which the corresponding provision of the enactments repealed by this Act has effect, a reference to that corresponding provision.
3E+W+SAny document made, served or issued after the commencement of this Act which contains a reference to any of the enactments repealed by this Act shall be construed, except so far as a contrary intention appears, as referring or, as the case may require, including a reference to the corresponding provision of this Act.
4E+W+SParagraphs 2 and 3 have effect without prejudice to the operation of sections 16 and 17 of the M1Interpretation Act 1978 (which relate to the effect of repeals).
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