In this Act—
“the 1984 Act” means the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60);
“the 1996 Act” means the Police Act 1996 (c. 16);
“the 1997 Act” means the Police Act 1997 (c. 50);
[F1the Association of Chief Police Officers” means the Association of Chief Police Officers of England, Wales and Northern Ireland;]
[F2“the British Transport Police Force” means the force of constables appointed under section 53 of the British Transport Commission Act 1949 (c. xxix);]
“modifications” includes omissions, alterations and additions, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 106 inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 6, 53, Sch. 4 para. 18; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(d) (subject to arts. 6, 7)
F2S. 106: definition of "British Transport Police Force" ceased to have effect (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 73, 120, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 72); S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(jjj)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 106 amended (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 73, 120, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 72); S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(jjj)