Part VI Miscellaneous and Supplemental

Supplemental

57 Interpretation of this Act and rules of construction of other Acts.

1

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • the “appointed day” means the commencement of this Act which, as provided by this Act, may be a different date for different purposes,

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  • “sentence”, in relation to an offence, includes any order made by a court when dealing with an offender including—

    1. a

      a hospital order under F2Part III of the Mental Health Act 1983, with or without an order restricting discharge, and

    2. b

      a recommendation for deportation made when dealing with an offender.

2

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3

Except where the context otherwise requires, in this or any other Act—

a

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b

any reference to the courts abolished by this Act shall include a reference to the Lancaster Palatine Court and the Durham Palatine Court (which are abolished on merger with the High Court).

4

Except where the context otherwise requires, in any Act passed after this Act the expression “recorder” shall not include the Recorder of London or an honorary recorder of a borough.

5

Any power of making orders contained in any provision of this Act shall include power to vary or revoke an order made under that provision.

6

It is hereby declared that any power conferred by this Act on the Lord Chancellor or any other authority to give directions includes a power to vary or rescind any direction so given.

7

Any reference in this Act to any other enactment is a reference thereto as amended, and includes a reference thereto as extended or applied, by or under any other enactment, including this Act.