In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
act and action each includes omission, and references to doing an act or taking action shall be construed accordingly;
contravention includes a failure to comply, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;
dismiss, dismissal and effective date of termination, in relation to an employee, shall be construed in accordance with [F1Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996];
F2. . .
tort, as respects Scotland, means delict, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 298 substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 56(19) (with ss. 191-195, 202)
F2S. 298: Definition of post repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2