Explanatory Notes

Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 10

3 June 2010

The Act - Background

Part 1: Interpretation

Section 19 - Effect of repeal and re-enactment

42.This section replicates the effect of paragraph 14(2) of Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Order. The section deals with the case where an ASP or Scottish instrument repeals an ASP and re-enacts the repealed ASP, with or without modification. This provision could be used, for example, where the law is to be consolidated.