Part I Acts
Interpretation Act 1978 (1978 c 30) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 2 Application of Act to Existing Enactments

Sections 22, 23

Part I Acts

1

The following provisions of this Act apply to Acts whenever passed:—

Section 6(a) and (c) so far as applicable to enactments relating to offences punishable on indictment or on summary conviction

Section 9

Section 10

Section 11 so far as it relates to subordinate legislation made after the year 1889

[Section 14A]

Section 18

Section 19(2).

2

The following apply to Acts passed after the year 1850:—

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 6(a) and (c) so far as not applicable to such Acts by virtue of paragraph 1

Section 15

Section 17(1).

3

The following apply to Acts passed after

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