Existing laws to remain in force
- Article
- 304
- Title
- Existing laws to remain in force
- Category
- other
- Description
Article 304 retains existing laws until amended or repealed, but makes any law inconsistent with the Constitution void to the extent of inconsistency one year after the first session of the Federal Parliament.
Practice questions
Under Article 304, what is the status of existing laws upon the commencement of the Constitution?
According to Article 304, how long do laws inconsistent with the Constitution remain in force?
What is the trigger event for the one-year period mentioned in Article 304 for the invalidation of inconsistent laws?
Under Article 304, if a law is found to be inconsistent with the Constitution, to what extent does it become void?
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