Public Order Act 1986 (c. 64)

Part III E+W+S Racial Hatred

Supplementary provisions E+W+S

29 Interpretation. E+W+S

In this Part—

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• “distribute”, and related expressions, shall be construed in accordance with section 19(3) (written material) and section 21(2) (recordings);

• “dwelling” means any structure or part of a structure occupied as a person’s home or other living accommodation (whether the occupation is separate or shared with others) but does not include any part not so occupied, and for this purpose “structure” includes a tent, caravan, vehicle, vessel or other temporary or movable structure;

• “programme” means any item which is [F2 included in a programme service];

• [F3 “programme service” has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Act 1990;]

• “publish”, and related expressions, in relation to written material, shall be construed in accordance with section 19 (3);

• “racial hatred” has the meaning given by section 17;

• “recording” has the meaning given by section 21(2), and “play” and “show”, and related expressions, in relation to a recording, shall be construed in accordance with that provision;

• “written material” includes any sign or other visible representation.

Textual Amendments

F1 Definitions repealed by Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42, SIF 96), ss. 164(5)(a), 203(3), Sch. 21

F2 Words substituted by Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42, SIF 96), s. 164(5)(b)

F3 Definition inserted by Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42, SIF 96), s. 164(5)(c)