Difference between revisions of "Editorial Update/Textual Amendments"
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| − | Some amendments make changes to forms, maps, diagrams, etc. that are held as image files. We are unable to add, substitute or edit these image files ourselves. Instead, update editors should manually insert an F-note annotation in a suitable position in relation to the form tagging and provide a more explanatory annotation using the drafter’s text. See | + | Some amendments make changes to forms, maps, diagrams, etc. that are held as image files. We are unable to add, substitute or edit these image files ourselves. Instead, update editors should manually insert an F-note annotation in a suitable position in relation to the form tagging and provide a more explanatory annotation using the drafter’s text. See examples in 'Amendments to a form which is an image' [[Editorial_Update/Textual_Amendments#tna-ImageAmendments | below]]. |
If the amendments are more complex or so large that it seems unfeasible to include details in the annotation, then we could summarise the amendments in the annotation rather than giving verbatim text, but there should still be a more explanatory F-note than usual. If you have any difficulty formulating such an annotation, consult a review editor. | If the amendments are more complex or so large that it seems unfeasible to include details in the annotation, then we could summarise the amendments in the annotation rather than giving verbatim text, but there should still be a more explanatory F-note than usual. If you have any difficulty formulating such an annotation, consult a review editor. | ||
Revision as of 11:02, 29 April 2020
Textual Amendments generally refer to amendments where there is an authority to change the text of the legislation.
Amendment Types include:
- Repeal
- Revoke
- Omit
- Insert
- Add
- Substitute
These amendments authorise the editor to make changes to the text of the Act. However, where a provision “ceases to have effect”, or where the amendment cannot be applied, you need to follow the procedure for a textual amendment but without actually changing the text.
Textual Amendments can affect legislation at any level, for example the whole item of legislation, at high level (e.g. Part, Chapter or Schedule), at provision level, or at the level of words. Our approach to editing the legislation depends on the level at which the amendment is taking place. The guidance on textual amendments is therefore organised by the type of amendment you wish to carry out and what 'level' of the document the amendment affects.
Amendments to Images
Some amendments make changes to forms, maps, diagrams, etc. that are held as image files. We are unable to add, substitute or edit these image files ourselves. Instead, update editors should manually insert an F-note annotation in a suitable position in relation to the form tagging and provide a more explanatory annotation using the drafter’s text. See examples in 'Amendments to a form which is an image' below.
If the amendments are more complex or so large that it seems unfeasible to include details in the annotation, then we could summarise the amendments in the annotation rather than giving verbatim text, but there should still be a more explanatory F-note than usual. If you have any difficulty formulating such an annotation, consult a review editor. Where images are being wholly inserted or substituted, this should be referred to a review editor to pass on to TSO.
Examples
Ceases to have effect: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/6/section/1
Whole item of legislation level amendment: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/286
High level amendment: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2018/191/schedule/5A
Provision level amendment: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/12-13-14/88/section/2
Amendment at level of word: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2016/21/section/228
Amendments to a form which is an image: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3156/schedule/paragraph/23/2014-09-15
also: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/155/schedule/2