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Status of the Constitution
- English
A provision declared unconstitutional may not be promulgated or implemented.
The decisions of the Constitutional Council are not susceptible to any recourse. They impose themselves on the public powers and on all the administrative and jurisdictional authorities. (Art. 159) - French
Une disposition déclarée inconstitutionnelle ne peut être promulguée ni mise en application.
Les décisions du Conseil constitutionnel ne sont susceptibles d’aucun recours. Elles s’imposent aux pouvoirs publics et à toutes les autorités administratives et juridictionnelles. (Art. 159)
Status of the Constitution
- English(1) Except where it is otherwise inconsistent with this Constitution and subject to subparagraph (2), an existing law shall continue in force on and after the date of coming into force of this Constitution.
(2) The Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1981 shall unless sooner repealed, cease to have effect twelve months after the date of coming into force of this Constitution.
… (Schedule 7, Transitional, Part I, Art. 2)