46References to the Sovereign

46 References to the Sovereign

(1) In an Act or subordinate instrument a reference to the Sovereign reigning at the time of the passing of the Act or making of the subordinate instrument shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as a reference to the Sovereign for the time being.

S. 46(2) inserted by No. 25/2023 s. 4.

(2) Unless the contrary intention appears, in an Act or a subordinate instrument—

(a) if the Sovereign for the time being is the Queen—

(i) a reference to "His Majesty" is to be construed as a reference to "Her Majesty"; and

(ii) a reference to "the King" is to be construed as a reference to "the Queen"; and

(b) if the Sovereign for the time being is the King—

(i) a reference to "Her Majesty" is to be construed as a reference to "His Majesty"; and

(ii) a reference to "the Queen" is to be construed as a reference to "the King".

S. 46A inserted by No. 13/2006 s. 12.