The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

InterpretationN.I.

133.—(1) In this Part—

  • “broadcasting studio” means a studio used in connection with the provision of a programme service;

  • “child” means a person who is not over school-leaving age;

  • “performance of a dangerous nature” includes all acrobatic performances and all performances as a contortionist;

  • “programme service” has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Act 1990F1;

  • “school-leaving age” means the upper limit of compulsory school age;

  • “street trading” includes the hawking of newspapers, matches, flowers and other articles, playing, singing or performing for a profit, shoe-polishing and other similar activities carried on in streets or public places.

(2) For the purposes of this Part a child who assists in a trade or occupation carried on for profit shall be deemed to be employed notwithstanding that he receives no reward for his labour.