Summary: 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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