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Retroactive Law: How Dodgy was Duynhoven?

Authors :
Waldron, Jeremy
Source :
Otago Law Review. 2004, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p631-654. 24p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Discusses the implications of the retroactivity provision under the Electoral Vacancies Amendment Bill for legislators having dual citizenships in New Zealand. Role of the Electoral Act in preventing Harry Duynhoven to sit in New Zealand's Parliament; Conflict between the Electoral Act and the retroactivity provision; Distinction between retrospective legislation and retroactive legislation; Impact on other laws and legal procedures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00786918
Volume :
10
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Otago Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17199000