LED652

Substantive Provisions

Law
700 level
3 credit units
207 pages
15 units

This course delves into the substantive provisions of legislative drafting, focusing on elements typically placed towards the end of statutes. It explores delegated powers, amending, repeal, saving, and transitional provisions, including schedules. Students will learn to draft these provisions effectively, considering legal implications and implied repeals. The course aims to equip students with the skills to integrate new legislation with existing laws, ensuring clarity and coherence in the legal framework.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 208 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor Marked Assessments
Final Examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of LED652, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

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LED652 · UNIT 1: FINAL PROVISIONS

The aim of this course is to expose students to the items that are included in the substantive provisions of Bills and to be able to draft them.

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What you should be able to do

Draft effective final provisions for bills.
Draft delegated powers to legislate.
Draft amending, repeal, saving, and transitional provisions.
Take account of the law on implied repeal.
Understand the legal effects of repeals.
Draft schedules for legislation.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Legislative Drafter
Legal Counsel
Policy Analyst
Parliamentary Counsel
Legal Advisor

Where it is applied

Government
Law Firms
Legislative Bodies
Regulatory Agencies
Non-profit Organizations

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 1:
Unit 4: Drafting Delegated Powers to Legislate I
Understanding the nuances of delegated powers requires careful attention to detail and a solid grasp of constitutional law principles.
Module 2:
Unit 2: Deciding the Contents of Repeals and Amendments
Deciding the contents of repeals and amendments requires a thorough understanding of existing legislation and the implications of changes.
Module 3:
Unit 3: Legal Effects of Repeals
Legal Effects of Repeals requires a deep understanding of legal precedents and the Interpretation Act.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 61 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1:
- Unit 1: Final Provisions · 3 hours
  Read Unit 1: Final Provisions to understand the overview of provisions commonly placed towards the end of Bills.. Identify the provisions positioned in Nigeria and establish the typical order in which they appear.. Complete Self Assessment Exercises 1-3 to familiarize yourself with final provisions..
- Unit 2: How to Delegate Powers to Legislate · 3 hours
  Read Unit 2: How to Delegate Powers to Legislate to decide when delegated powers should be conferred.. Decide how matters should be divided between Bills and subsidiary legislation.. Complete Self Assessment Exercises 1-3 to analyze objectives when drafting delegated powers..
Week 2Module 1:
- Unit 3: General Approach to Drafting Delegated Powers to Legislate · 3 hours
  Read Unit 3: General Approach to Drafting Delegated Powers to Legislate to determine matters for which delegated powers are needed.. Draft delegated powers with the right approach.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 5 to explain the factors that can influence the drafting of delegated powers..
- Unit 4: Drafting Delegated Powers to Legislate - Part I · 3 hours
  Read Unit 4: Drafting Delegated Powers to Legislate - Part I to draft provisions that delegate legislative powers to make subsidiary legislation.. Complete Self Assessment Exercises 1-8 to practice drafting delegated powers in line with Nigeria's practice and house-style..
Week 3Module 1:
- Unit 5: Drafting Delegated Powers to Legislate - Part II · 4 hours
  Read Unit 5: Drafting Delegated Powers to Legislate - Part II to understand procedures required for making the instrument.. Enable instruments to be subjected to legislative scrutiny.. Complete Self Assessment Exercises 1-7 to enhance understanding of drafting delegated powers..
Week 4Module 2:
- Unit 1: Repeal and Amendment of Legislation · 4 hours
  Read Unit 1: Repeal and Amendment of Legislation to distinguish between repeal and amendment of legislation.. Work out systematically what repeals and amendments to existing legislation are needed.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to understand the provisions in Interpretation legislation..
- Unit 2: Deciding the Content of Repeals and Amendments · 3 hours
  Read Unit 2: Deciding the Content of Repeals and Amendments to decide what provisions need to be repealed or amended.. Prepare for repeals and amendments.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to understand the provisions in Interpretation legislation..
Week 5Module 2:
- Unit 3: Drafting Repeal Provisions · 4 hours
  Read Unit 3: Drafting Repeal Provisions to draft provisions for repealing complete instruments and enactments.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to note down the formulae used in Nigeria for repeal of an Act, Part of an Act, section, and subsidiary instrument.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to check for recent examples from the Laws of repealing an Act, repealing several provisions of an Act, etc..
Week 6Module 2:
- Unit 4: Drafting Amendments - Part I · 4 hours
  Read Unit 4: Drafting Amendments - Part I to draft substantive or consequential amendments to earlier legislation.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to check some examples of recent amending Acts from Nigeria.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to note down how the principal Act is commonly referred to in amending Acts..
Week 7Module 2:
- Unit 5: Drafting Amendments - Part II · 4 hours
  Read Unit 5: Drafting Amendments - Part II to draft amendments consistently with the Act they amend.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to note down the preferred terms in Nigeria for adding, repealing, and replacing a provision.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to familiarize yourself with the layout of a local amending Act..
Week 8Module 3:
- Unit 1: What Can Go Wrong When Drafting Amendments? · 4 hours
  Read Unit 1: What Can Go Wrong When Drafting Amendments? to avoid common errors when drafting repeal and amendment provisions.. Describe the principal techniques for adding formal information to a Bill explaining the effects of the amendments made by the Bill.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to note down the responsibilities of Legislative Counsel in Nigeria..
Week 9Module 3:
- Unit 2: When Do We Need Transitional and Saving Provisions? · 4 hours
  Read Unit 2: When Do We Need Transitional and Saving Provisions? to decide when to provide necessary saving and transitional provisions.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to note down the provisions in Interpretation legislation..
Week 10Module 3:
- Unit 3: Legal Effects of Repeals and the Content of Saving and Transitional Provisions · 4 hours
  Read Unit 3: Legal Effects of Repeals and the Content of Saving and Transitional Provisions to explain the legal consequences of a repeal.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to check the provisions of the Interpretation Act dealing with the legal effect of repeals.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to check the provisions of the Interpretation Act dealing with the effects of repeal and re-enactment..
Week 11Module 3:
- Unit 4: Drafting Saving and Transitional Provisions · 4 hours
  Read Unit 4: Drafting Saving and Transitional Provisions to draft saving and transitional provisions.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to draft a short saving clause for each of the purposes..
Week 12Module 3:
- Unit 5: Drafting Schedules · 4 hours
  Read Unit 5: Drafting Schedules to decide when to use Schedules and how to write and format them.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to obtain a copy of a Schedule from a recent Act of Nigeria.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to list 6 different types of matter for which Schedules have been used..
Week 13Final Revision
- Final Revision · 6 hours
  Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and areas of difficulty.. Prepare for final examination..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
Practice drafting different types of legislative provisions (repeal, amendment, transitional) using real-world examples.
Review and analyze past Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) to identify common mistakes and areas for improvement.
Develop a strong understanding of the Interpretation Act and its implications for legislative drafting.
Create concept maps linking different types of legislative provisions and their legal effects.
Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing areas of weakness.
Practice time management during mock exams to simulate the actual exam environment.

Questions students ask about this course

What is LED652 about?

How many units does LED652 have?

LED652, Substantive Provisions, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 207 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is LED652?

LED652 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Law.

Is LED652 hard?

LED652 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does LED652 take to study?

About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.

How is LED652 assessed?

LED652 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.

What can I do with LED652?

Legislative Drafter, Legal Counsel, Policy Analyst, Parliamentary Counsel and Legal Advisor.