General

I1I358Family and personal relationships

1

This Act does not apply to any activity which is carried out in the course of a family relationship.

2

This Act does not apply to any activity which is carried out—

a

in the course of a personal relationship, and

b

for no commercial consideration.

3

A family relationship includes a relationship between two persons who—

a

live in the same household, and

b

treat each other as though they were members of the same family.

4

A personal relationship is a relationship between or among friends.

5

A friend of a person (A) includes a person who is a friend of a member of A's family.

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The Secretary of State may by order provide that an activity carried out in specified circumstances either is or is not—

a

carried out in the course of a family relationship;

b

carried out in the course of a personal relationship.