General rules of construction

The following general rules shall be observed in the interpretation of this Code, namely– (a) all the provisions of Part I shall be applied to and be deemed to form part of every provision of Part II, in so far as they are applicable to the matter of that provision, and are not expressly or by necessary implication excluded, limited or modified, with respect to that matter. (b) this Code shall not be construed strictly, either as against Her Majesty or as against a person accused of any offence, but shall be construed amply and beneficially for giving effect to the purposes thereof. (c) in the interpretation of this Code, a court shall not be bound by any judicial decision or opinion on the construction of any other statute or of the common law as to the definition of any crime or of any element of any crime. (d) all the provisions of Part I shall be applied to all crimes punishable under any other statute, in so far as they are not expressly, or by necessary implication, excluded, limited or modified with respect to such crimes. TITLE II Interpretation and General Explanations