Public Order Act 1986

29 Interpretation.E+W+S

In this Part—

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  • [F2“distribute”, and related expressions, shall be construed in accordance with section 19(3) (written material) and section 21(2) (recordings);]

  • [F2dwelling” means any structure or part of a structure occupied as a person’s home or other living accommodation (whether the occupation is separate or shared with others) but does not include any part not so occupied, and for this purpose “structure” includes a tent, caravan, vehicle, vessel or other temporary or movable structure;]

  • programme” means any item which is [F3included in a programme service];

  • [F4programme service” has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Act 1990;]

  • [F2publish”, and related expressions, in relation to written material, shall be construed in accordance with section 19 (3);]

  • racial hatred” has the meaning given by section 17;

  • [F5recording” has the meaning given by section 21(2), and “play” and “show”, and related expressions, in relation to a recording, shall be construed in accordance with that provision;] [F5recording” means any record from which visual images or sounds may, by any means, be reproduced;]

  • written material” includes any sign or other visible representation.