Court Martial Act 2007

Preliminary provisions relating to Court Martial - Preliminary

6: This Act to be read with 1971 Act

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"This Act must be read together with the 1971 Act."

You need to read this Act with the 1971 Act. The 1971 Act and its regulations apply to this Act. If there is a disagreement between the two Acts, this Act is more important. You should also know that this section works with section 5(2). This means they both apply together. This section does not limit the other one. When reading this Act, you consider the 1971 Act as well. The rules from the 1971 Act are used when they fit. They might need some changes to work with this Act.

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5: Interpretation, or

"What special words mean in the Court Martial Act"

6A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions, or

"Rules to help change to the new law work smoothly"

Part 1Preliminary provisions relating to Court Martial
Preliminary

6This Act to be read with 1971 Act

This Act is to be read in conjunction with the 1971 Act.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of the 1971 Act and any regulations made under that Act apply to the extent that they are applicable and with any necessary modifications.
However, if there is any inconsistency between the provisions of this Act and any provisions of the 1971 Act or any regulations made under that Act, this Act prevails.
This section applies in addition to, and does not limit, section 5(2).