📘 Constitution Amendment (Demise of the Crown) Act 2017
009 of 2017Assented 25 October 2017
This Act amends the Constitution Act 1889 to clarify the legal effect of the demise of the Sovereign, ensuring the transfer of powers to the successor but limiting other legal effects.
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The Act affects the operation of government and the legal system by ensuring a smooth transition of power upon the death of the monarch. It clarifies the legal position for all individuals and entities interacting with the Crown.
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