DefinitionsU.K.
13Definitions used in Part 1U.K.
In this Part—
“adjudication” includes arbitration;
“the Commissioner” means the Small Business Commissioner;
“the complainant” has the same meaning as in section 4;
“legal proceedings” means civil or criminal proceedings in or before a court or tribunal;
“public authority” means—
“SBC complaints scheme” has the meaning given by section 4(1);
“small business” has the meaning given by section 2;
“the respondent” has the same meaning as in section 4.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 13 omitted (25.1.2023) by virtue of Advanced Research and Invention Agency Act 2022 (c. 4), s. 13(1), Sch. 3 para. 12(a); S.I. 2023/58, reg. 2
F2Words in s. 13 inserted (25.1.2023) by Advanced Research and Invention Agency Act 2022 (c. 4), s. 13(1), Sch. 3 para. 12(b); S.I. 2023/58, reg. 2
Commencement Information
I2S. 13 in force at 1.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/473, reg. 3(a)