# The Kiribati Independence Order 1979, Article 2: Interpretation


(1) In this Order—
“the Constitution” means the Constitution set out in the Schedule to this Order;
“the existing Constitution” means the Constitution set out in Schedule 2 to the Gilbert Islands Order 1975 as amended by the Gilbert Islands (Amendment) Order 1976, the Gilbert Islands (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 1977 and the Gilbert Islands (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 1977;
“the House of Assembly” means the House of Assembly established by the existing Constitution;
“the existing Orders” means the Orders revoked by section 3(1) of this Order.
(2) The provisions of sections 132, 133, 134(2) and 138 of the Constitution shall apply for the purposes of interpreting sections 1 to 13 of this Order and otherwise in relation thereto as they apply for the purposes of interpreting and in relation to the Constitution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1979/719/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/kiribati-independence-order-1979/article-2
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