7Interpretation, minor and consequential amendments and repeals

1

In any enactment passed or made before this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to a loss of society award shall be construed as a reference to an award under section 1(4) of the 1976 Act as amended by section 1 of this Act.

2

The enactments mentioned in the Schedule to this Act shall have effect subject to the minor and consequential amendments respectively specified in that Schedule.

3

The following provisions of the 1976 Act are hereby repealed—

  • Section 3;

  • In section 10(1) the definition of “loss of society award”;

  • Section 11;

  • Section 12(3) and (4);

  • Schedule 2.