The codification of law helps identify inconsistent laws, duplicate laws, and ambiguous laws. Codification creates a uniform source that is easy to access for both professionals and the lay public.

What are the benefits of codification of law?

It enables intending criminals to find a way out of law because of its defects. It makes the law rigid and prevents its further growth. Codes are inadequate, as they are not capable of dealing with all perspective cases. It raises difficulties of interpretation and give rise to several meanings.

Does codification change the law?

So, the codification made a legal difference. Specifically, it strengthened the presumption that the codified material is consistent. I should mention a third presumption: that a statutory codification does not change the law in the area it codifies.