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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 EXAMINATION
LED 750 LEGISLATIVE FORMS AND ARRANGEMENT OF PROVISIONS L
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS ONLY
TIME: 3 Hours
TIME: 3 HOURS
- {a}What is objective clause in a bill and what purpose does it served?
{b}State the reasons why drafters do not use them so often or have reservation about the value of objective clauses.
- {a} Sullivan prefers to use the term ‘retroactive legislation rather than retrospective how is this concepts treated in law?
{b}What are the instances that presumption will not be apply?
- Discuss under what circumstances can Extra-Territorial extension be required and does it involved criminal cases?
- What is the difference between definition and interpretation provisions in a bill. What are its usefulness and general guidelines.
- {a} List and explain the order of preliminary provisions typically set out in a bill or Act.
{b}What other preliminary information are printed in a bill?
{c} Explain what is a road map in a bill and the purpose it serve.
6. {a}What are the reasons for providing commencement provision in a bill?
{b}What is the purpose of duration provision in a bill?
7. Does legislation imposes obligation on the state and can state benefit from legislation if not bound by it?
{b} What are the entities that are within the presumptions of obligation?
8.Discuss instances where back dated legislation may be justified.
9. Write short notes on any five of the following definition.
Clarifying
Referential
Comprehensive
Enlarging
Excluding
10.What are the practical hints you should bear in mind as drafter when drafting a bill and the checks you should make?
