14C
In forceChanges of drafting practice not to affect meaning
Part 3General provisions applying to Acts
14C Changes of drafting practice not to affect meaning
If—
(a)
a provision of an Act expresses an idea in particular words; and
(b)
a provision enacted later appears to express the same idea in different words for the purpose of implementing a different legislative drafting practice, including, for example—
(i)
the use of a clearer or simpler style; or
(ii)
the use of gender-neutral language;
the ideas must not be taken to be different merely because different words are used.
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