(1)In this Act “enactment” includes—
(a)an enactment contained in this Act;
(b)an enactment contained in a local, personal or private Act;
(c)except in sections 19 and 143, an enactment contained in subordinate legislation;
and any reference to an enactment includes a reference to an enactment whenever passed or made.
(2)In section 22 “enactment” also includes an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation.
(3)In Part 3 “enactment” also includes—
(a)an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament;
(b)an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation.
(4)In sections 19, 21 and 143 and in paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 “enactment” also includes—
(a)an enactment contained in Northern Ireland legislation;
(b)an enactment contained in a Measure of the Church Assembly or of the General Synod of the Church of England.