So far as it is possible to do so, primary legislation and subordinate legislation must be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the Convention rights.
This section—
applies to primary legislation and subordinate legislation whenever enacted;
does not affect the validity, continuing operation or enforcement of any incompatible primary legislation; and
does not affect the validity, continuing operation or enforcement of any incompatible subordinate legislation if (disregarding any possibility of revocation) primary legislation prevents removal of the incompatibility.