CHAPTER II |
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APPLICATION AND
INTERPRETATION
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Application
of this Constitution |
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In
the interpretation of all laws and in the resolution of political disputes
the provisions of this Constitution shall be regarded as the supreme arbiter
and ultimate source of authority. |
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In
the application and formulation of any Act of Parliament and in the application
and development of the common law and customary law, the relevant organs
of State shall have due regard to the principles and provisions of this
Constitution. |
Interpretation |
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Appropriate
principles of interpretation of this Constitution shall be developed and
employed by the courts to reflect the unique character and supreme status
of this Constitution. |
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In
interpreting the provisions of this Constitution a court of law shaill
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(a)
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promote
the values which underlie an open and democratic society; |
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(b)
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take
full account of the provisions of Chapter III and Chapter IV; and |
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(c)
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where
applicable, have regard to current norms of public international law and
comparable foreign case law. |
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Where
a court of law declares an act of executive or a law to be invalid, that
court may apply such interpretation of that act or law as is consistent
with this Constitution. |
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Any
law that ousts or purports to oust the jurisdiction of the courts to entertain
matters pertaining to this Constitution shall be invalid. |