Part 1Local Arrangements for Civil Protection

General

18Interpretation, &c.

1

In this Part—

  • enactment” includes—

    1. a

      an Act of the Scottish Parliament,

    2. b

      Northern Ireland legislation, and

    3. c

      an instrument made under an Act of the Scottish Parliament or under Northern Ireland legislation (as well as an instrument made under an Act),

  • function” means any power or duty whether conferred by virtue of an enactment or otherwise,

  • terrorism” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), and

  • war” includes armed conflict.

2

In this Part a reference to the United Kingdom includes a reference to the territorial sea of the United Kingdom.

3

Except in a case of contradiction, nothing in or done under this Part shall impliedly repeal or revoke a provision of or made under another enactment.