Part 1Police reform

CHAPTER 8Miscellaneous provisions

97Amendments of the Interpretation Act 1978

1

Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (words and expressions defined) is amended as follows.

2

After the entry for “Local land charges register” insert—

  • “Local policing body” has the meaning given by section 101(1) of the Police Act 1996.

3

After the entry for “Person” insert—

  • “Police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner established under section 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

4

In the entry that begins “Police area”, omit “, police authority”.

5

After the entry that begins “Police Area” insert—

  • “Police authority”, in relation to Scotland, has the meaning or effect described by sections 50 and 51(4) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967.