Valid from 01/07/2011
(1)For the purposes of this Act a function or activity is a relevant function or activity if—
(a)it falls within subsection (2), and
(b)meets one or more of conditions A to C.
(2)The following functions and activities fall within this subsection—
(a)any function of a public nature,
(b)any activity connected with a business,
(c)any activity performed in the course of a person's employment,
(d)any activity performed by or on behalf of a body of persons (whether corporate or unincorporate).
(3)Condition A is that a person performing the function or activity is expected to perform it in good faith.
(4)Condition B is that a person performing the function or activity is expected to perform it impartially.
(5)Condition C is that a person performing the function or activity is in a position of trust by virtue of performing it.
(6)A function or activity is a relevant function or activity even if it—
(a)has no connection with the United Kingdom, and
(b)is performed in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.
(7)In this section “business” includes trade or profession.