Part 1: General provisions – continuity of the law
3533.These paragraphs ensure continuity of the law, despite the fact that this Act repeals and rewrites provisions.
3534.Paragraph 2 makes clear that the proposition about the continuity of the law in paragraph 1 does not apply to changes in the law made by this Act.
3535.The paragraphs in this Part stand instead of section 17(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978 and provide a comprehensive set of transitional arrangements.