Summary: Law Of Persons
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1 Law of persons
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How should numbers be cited together according to the wording in numbers?
Numbers are cited together without gaps or commas in between. -
How is "section 2(1)(c)(iii)" referred to in words?
Section 2, sub-section one, paragraph c, subparagraph three. -
Does Nosipho need her mother's consent for a termination?
No, Nosipho does not need her mother’s consent. [1] Although Nosipho is a minor, section 1 of the Act defines a woman as meaning ‘any female person of any age’. [1] The definition therefore includes minors and the rights of a woman given by the Act will extend to Nosipho. [1] As Nosipho is six weeks pregnant she therefore has the right to ask for a termination of the pregnancy in terms of section 2(1)(a) which states that during her first 12 weeks of being pregnant, a woman may request a termination of pregnancy. [1] -
Is there a need to mention the brackets when referring to the provision in words?
There is no need to mention the brackets. -
What does legislation not contain according to the presumptions?
Legislation does not contain meaningless sections—every word matters. -
How are unfair and unreasonable provisions regarded in the presumptions?
Unfair and unreasonable provisions are not envisaged. -
What does legislation not change unnecessarily according to the presumptions?
Legislation does not change existing laws unnecessarily. -
What does the numbering in an act allow one to do?
This numbering gives one the ability to refer to the specific sentence, or components of a sentence which are being referred to. -
How does legislation apply according to the presumptions?
Legislation does not apply retrospectively. -
What are the main components of the main body of the act regarding other types of provisions?
- What the rules regulating behavior are.
- The consequences of not following the rules.
- Transitional arrangements.
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