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 752         SUBSTANTIVE PROVISIONS

TIME              3 HOURS

ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS ONLY.

1. Identify and discuss questions to bear in mind at various stages of drafting amendments and what is the effect of amendment?
2. Distinguish between transitional and saving provisions and what are their functions?
3. {a}What are the common law rules on the effects of repeals and the legal consequences of repeal?

{b}What are the modifications brought by the Interpretation Act of 2004 in Nigeria?

4. {a}Discuss three principal circumstances of the need for repeal in an Acf?

{b}Explain two types of amendments and their consequences.

5. As a drafter explains six matters that you will include in a final provision of a bill or Act should they be place.
6. Discuss Eight circumstances delegated power may be useful in the modern day.
7. What are the steps of approach in drafting delegated powers and briefly explain five matters that must be put in clearer term.
8. Name four types of instruments you know, who is it delegated to and any linking body for approval?
9. State the procedures for making an instrument and types of consent required.
10.  What are those matters the legislature should be concern with and why do government favour powers to make subsidiary legislation? Justify your reasons.