(1) The purpose of this Chapter is to provide temporary arrangements for trial by judge alone on an order made or applied for while a pandemic declaration is in force.
(2) This Chapter applies despite anything to the contrary in—
(a) another Chapter of this Act; or
(b) any other Act, other than—
(i) the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities; or
(ii) the Constitution Act 1975 ; or
(c) any subordinate instrument, other than a subordinate instrument made under—
(i) the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities; or
(ii) the Constitution Act 1975 ; or
(d) any other law.
New s. 420B inserted by No. 11/2022 s. 3.