Section 1.3. This Constitution and its provisions will have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout Scotland. All Acts of Parliament, treaties, regulations and other laws, whether enacted past, present or future, to the extent that they are incompatible with this Constitution, will be void and without effect.
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Section 1.3. Section 1.3. This Constitution and its provisions will have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout Scotland. All Acts of Parliament, treaties, regulations and other laws, whether enacted past, present or future, to the extent that they are incompatible with this Constitution, will be void and without effect.
Section 1.3. To a certain extent, the content of this section is covered by my proposed amendment to the previous section. The reference to treaties might need to be adjusted because of course the constitution of one state cannot be an obstacle to the conclusion of a treaty, in particular a multilateral treaty, but only to its ratification by the state concerned. There are also a few unnecessary repetitions ("this Constitution and its provisions", "void and without effect"), which may sound grand lawyerese but interfere with simple interpretation. I propose an amendment below.
Section 1.3. Section 1.3. Constitution and subsequent Amendments
after "incompatible with this Constitution" include the wording 'and any future Amendments' then continue "will be void..." as currently shown.
Section 1.3. Mon/CfS18 - Proposals must be a self-contained re-write replacing the entire Section. Users will vote only on clear substitutes. Please add a flag to remove this and then re-post in format below. Also you may not post amendments as a Monitor – use your individual id.
Section 1.3. Regardless of the correct format or procedure for an amendment, I don't think that the proposed addition is necessary. The constitution as amended will still be "this Constitution".
Section 1.3. The acts of all persons and authorities throughout Scotland must be consistent with this Constitution. Any legislative, judicial or executive act, including the ratification of any international agreement, shall be without effect to the extent that it is incompatible with this Constitution.
Proposed Amendments to Section
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Original Version
Section 1.3. Section 1.3. This Constitution and its provisions will have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout Scotland. All Acts of Parliament, treaties, regulations and other laws, whether enacted past, present or future, to the extent that they are incompatible with this Constitution, will be void and without effect.
Section 1.3. To a certain extent, the content of this section is covered by my proposed amendment to the previous section. The reference to treaties might need to be adjusted because of course the constitution of one state cannot be an obstacle to the conclusion of a treaty, in particular a multilateral treaty, but only to its ratification by the state concerned. There are also a few unnecessary repetitions ("this Constitution and its provisions", "void and without effect"), which may sound grand lawyerese but interfere with simple interpretation. I propose an amendment below.
Proposed Amendment to Section 1.3.
Section 1.3. Section 1.3. Constitution and subsequent Amendments
after "incompatible with this Constitution" include the wording 'and any future Amendments' then continue "will be void..." as currently shown.
Section 1.3. Mon/CfS18 - Proposals must be a self-contained re-write replacing the entire Section. Users will vote only on clear substitutes. Please add a flag to remove this and then re-post in format below. Also you may not post amendments as a Monitor – use your individual id.
Section 1.3. Regardless of the correct format or procedure for an amendment, I don't think that the proposed addition is necessary. The constitution as amended will still be "this Constitution".
Proposed Amendment to Section 1.3.
Rewording
Section 1.3. The acts of all persons and authorities throughout Scotland must be consistent with this Constitution. Any legislative, judicial or executive act, including the ratification of any international agreement, shall be without effect to the extent that it is incompatible with this Constitution.