European Journal of Law Reform
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Use of Legislative Section Headings to Achieve Effectiveness: Comparative Study of Rwandan and Australian Jurisdictions
Keywords headings, legislative drafting, Rwanda, Australia, Horn
Authors Samuel Ngirinshuti
DOI 10.5553/EJL/138723702013015003007
Author's information

Samuel Ngirinshuti
Samuel Ngirinshuti graduated in Legislative Drafting (LLM) from the University of London- Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in 2012.

  • Abstract

      The aim of this study is to prove that the use of section headings in legislation contributes to achieve effectiveness by helping readers of legislation find what they need to know faster, and understand it more easily. To prove the hypothesis, this study uses a comparative methodology by applying Horn’s criteria: Primary Users and Official Interpreters; Assistance for Primary Users; and Assistance for Official Interpreters. The study applies those criteria to Australian and Rwandan jurisdictions.

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