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Interpretation of legislation.
— (1) So far as it is possible to do so, primary legislation and subordinate legislation must be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the Convention rights.(a)
applies to primary legislation and subordinate legislation whenever enacted;
(b)
does not affect the validity, continuing operation or enforcement of any incompatible primary legislation; and
(c)
does not affect the validity, continuing operation or enforcement of any incompatible subordinate legislation if (disregarding any possibility of revocation) primary legislation prevents removal of the incompatibility.
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| Version no | Start date | End date | Extent | Confers power | Blanket amendment |
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| > 1 | 02/10/2000 | E+W+S+N.I. | N | Y |