46.—(1) Nothing in this Part makes unlawful any act done—
(a)in pursuance of any statutory provision; or
(b)in pursuance of any instrument made by a Minister of the Crown or Northern Ireland department under any statutory provision; or
(c)to comply with any condition or requirement imposed by a Minister of the Crown or Northern Ireland department (whether before or after the making of this Order) by virtue of any statutory provision.
(2) In paragraph (1) “statutory provision” includes one passed or made after the date on which this Order is made and “instrument” includes one made after that date.
(3) Nothing in this Part makes unlawful any act done for the purpose safeguarding national security.