British Telecommunications Act 1981

2 (1) References to the Post Office in—

(a) section 45 of the [1863 c. 112.] Telegraph Act 1863 (omission to transmit or deliver message ; improper divulging of message etc.); and

(b) section 20 of the [1868 c. 110.] Telegraph Act 1868 (improper disclosure or interception of message);

shall, as from the appointed day, be construed as including a reference to the Corporation.

(2) References to the Post Office in sections 8 and 9 of the [1878 c. 76.] Telegraph Act 1878 (destruction of, or injury to, telegraphic lines; obstruction of execution of works in connection with such lines) shall, as from the appointed day, be construed as referring to the Corporation.