Plain language law

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Plain Language Act 2022

Preliminary provisions

8: Act binds the Crown

You could also call this:

“This law applies to the government too”

This law applies to the Crown. When you see “the Crown” in New Zealand law, it means the government. So, this law affects how the government works and what it does. It’s a simple but important rule that says the government must follow this law just like everyone else.

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Part 1 Preliminary provisions

8Act binds the Crown

  1. This Act binds the Crown.