Commentary on Sections Part 1: Overview Section 2: Overview of priority rules
30.This section provides an overview of the sections in the Act containing the rules for deciding which charge takes priority where two charges could apply. It is new. The priority rules are located at the start of each Part immediately after the opening “overview” section.
31.Subsection (3) recognises that it is necessary to look at the scope of the charging provisions as well as the priority rules. It is also a pointer to ITEPA and to case law.