Then why is it being discussed on a thread about whether you postpone a match due to extreme temperatures?
I didn't introduce it and you chose to respond to it........But it absolutely is
The only thing that matters is what is in the laws of the game now. Discussing old laws might be interesting, but it's pure academic and has no relevance to todays refereeing.
No, it's all about how we got to where we are now, past references are always important as it allows us to consider the correct meaning of the revision.
Previous versions of statute may be amended even rescinded but the actual wording is retained for reference....