A clause which excludes the power of abrogation is void from the beginning.

Explanation

No law or contract can make itself perpetual and irrevocable — the People always retain the sovereign power to alter or abolish what they have created. (Duplicate maxim — see also 11.3.1.)

Where this applies

• A statute says it can never be repealed — is that enforceable?
• A contract clause says the agreement can never be terminated — is that valid?

See also

• 2.1.2 All political power is inherent in the People by decree of God; none can exist except it be derived from them.
• 6.8.5 Whose it is to institute, his it is also to abrogate.
• 11.3.1 A clause in a law which precludes its own repeal is void from the beginning.