Legislation (Wales) Act 2019

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(Introduced by section 6)

SCHEDULE 1E+WDEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

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Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 in force for specified purposes at 11.9.2019, see s. 44(1)(c)

I2Sch. 1 in force at 1.1.2020 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2019/1333, art. 2

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[F2Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (Deddf gan Senedd y Deyrnas Unedig)	“Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom” includes an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain or of the Parliament of England]
[F2Act of Senedd Cymru (Deddf gan Senedd Cymru)	“Act of Senedd Cymru” means an Act enacted under Part 4 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (whether as an Act of Senedd Cymru or an Act of the National Assembly for Wales)]
Assembly Measure (Mesur Cynulliad)	“Assembly Measure” means a Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, enacted under Part 3 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (which ceased to have effect by virtue of section 106 of that Act, subject to the saving which is continued by paragraph 5 of Schedule 7 to the Wales Act 2017 (c. 4))
[F3assimilated direct legislation (deddfwriaeth uniongyrchol a gymathwyd), assimilated direct minor legislation (mân ddeddfwriaeth uniongyrchol a gymathwyd), and assimilated direct principal legislation (prif ddeddfwriaeth uniongyrchol a gymathwyd)	“assimilated direct legislation”, “assimilated direct minor legislation” and “assimilated direct principal legislation” have the meaning given by section 20(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) (see also paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 to the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 (c. 2) and section 6 of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023)
assimilated law (cyfraith a gymathwyd)	“assimilated law” has the meaning given by section 6(7) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) (see also paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 to the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 (c. 2) and section 6 of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023)
assimilated obligation (rhwymedigaeth a gymathwyd)	“assimilated obligation” means an obligation that— (a) was created or arose by or under the EU Treaties before implementation period completion day, and (b) forms part of assimilated law, as modified from time to time]
Bank of England (Banc Lloegr)	“Bank of England” means, as the context requires— (a) the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, or (b) the bank of the Governor and Company of the Bank of England
Charity Commission (Comisiwn Elusennau)	“Charity Commission” means the Charity Commission for England and Wales, continued in existence by section 13 of the Charities Act 2011 (c. 25)
Counsel General (Cwnsler Cyffredinol)	“Counsel General” means the Counsel General to the Welsh Government, appointed under section 49 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)
county court (llys sirol)	“county court” means the county court in England and Wales, established by section A1 of the County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
Court of Appeal (Llys Apêl)	“Court of Appeal” means Her Majesty's Court of Appeal in England and Wales
Court of Protection (Llys Gwarchod)	“Court of Protection” means the Court of Protection established by section 45 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9)
Crown Court (Llys y Goron)	“Crown Court” means the Crown Court in England and Wales, originally established by section 4 of the Courts Act 1971 (c. 23) (which was repealed by the Senior Courts Act 1981 (c. 54))
EEA agreement (cytundeb yr AEE)	“EEA agreement” means the agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2 May 1992, together with the Protocol adjusting that Agreement signed at Brussels on 17 March 1993, as modified or supplemented from time to time; but in relation to a time on or after [F4implementation period completion day] does not include any [F5assimilated direct] legislation
EEA state (gwladwriaeth AEE)	“EEA state”, in relation to any time, means— (a) a state which at that time is a member State, or (b) any other state which at that time is a party to the EEA agreement
enactment (deddfiad)	“enactment” means any of the following or a provision of any of the following— (a) an [F6Act of Senedd Cymru], (b) an Assembly Measure, (c) an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, (d) any [F5assimilated direct] legislation, or (e) any subordinate legislation
England (Lloegr)	“England” has the meaning given by Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)
[F7Equality and Human Rights Commission (Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol)	“Equality and Human Rights Commission” means the Commission for Equality and Human Rights established by section 1 of the Equality Act 2006 (c. 3)]
the EU (yr UE) or the European Union (yr Undeb Ewropeaidd)	“the EU” or “the European Union” means the Union established by the Treaty on European Union signed at Maastricht on 7 February 1992, as amended by any later Treaty; and includes, so far as the context permits or requires, the European Atomic Energy Community
EU institution (sefydliad UE)	“EU institution” means any institution of the European Union
EU instrument (offeryn UE)	“EU instrument” means any instrument issued by an EU institution, but in relation to a time on or after [F8implementation period completion day] does not include any [F5assimilated direct] legislation
European Court (Llys Ewropeaidd)	“European Court” means the Court of Justice of the European Union
[F9EU withdrawal agreement (cytundeb ymadael â'r UE)	“EU withdrawal agreement” means the withdrawal agreement within the meaning of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) (see section 39(1) and (6) of that Act)]
exit day (diwrnod ymadael)	“exit day” and related expressions are to be interpreted in accordance with section 20(1) to (5) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16)
family court (llys teulu)	“family court” means the family court in England and Wales, established by section 31A of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42)
financial year (blwyddyn ariannol)	“financial year” means a year ending with 31 March
First Minister (Prif Weinidog)	“First Minister” means the First Minister for Wales, appointed under section 46(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (and see section 45(2) of that Act, which provides that references to the Welsh Ministers include the First Minister)
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (Cyllid a Thollau Ei Mawrhydi)	“Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs” has the meaning given by section 4 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11) (and see sections 3(5) and 11(4) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (c. 11), which provide for references to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs to include certain officials designated under that Act)
High Court (Uchel Lys)	“High Court” means Her Majesty's High Court of Justice in England and Wales
[F10implementation period completion day (diwrnod cwblhau'r cyfnod gweithredu)	“implementation period completion day” means “IP completion day” within the meaning of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), and related expressions are to be interpreted accordingly (see section 39(1) to (5) of that Act)]
indictable offence (trosedd dditiadwy)	“indictable offence”means— (a) an offence which, if committed by an adult, is triable only on indictment, or (b) an offence triable either way
land (tir)	“land” includes buildings and other structures, land covered with water, and any estate, interest, easement, servitude or right in or over land
Local Health Board (Bwrdd Iechyd Lleol)	“Local Health Board” means a Local Health Board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 42)
Lord Chancellor (Arglwydd Ganghellor)	“Lord Chancellor” means the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
magistrates' court (llys ynadon)	“magistrates' court” means a magistrates' court, within the meaning given by section 148 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43), in England and Wales
[F2Member of the Senedd (Aelod o'r Senedd)	“Member of the Senedd” is to be interpreted in accordance with section 1(2A) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)]
member State (Aelod-wladwriaeth)	“member State” means a State which is a member of the European Union
Minister of the Crown (Gweinidog y Goron)	“Minister of the Crown” means the holder of an office in Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, and includes the Treasury
month (mis)	“month” means a calendar month
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[F11National Trust (Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol)	“National Trust” means the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty incorporated by the National Trust Act 1907 (c. cxxxvi)]
Natural Resources Wales (Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru)	“Natural Resources Wales” means the Natural Resources Body for Wales, established by article 3 of the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Establishment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1903 (W. 230))
oath (llw), affidavit (affidafid), and swear (tyngu llw)	“oath” and “affidavit” include affirmation and declaration; and “swear” includes affirm and declare
offence triable either way (trosedd neillffordd)	“offence triable either way” means an offence which, if committed by an adult, is triable either on indictment or summarily— (a) not including an offence which may be tried on indictment by virtue only of section 40 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33), and (b) ignoring section 22 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) (which requires certain offences triable either way to be tried summarily if the value involved is small)
person (person)	“person” includes a body of persons corporate or unincorporated
[F7Public Accounts Committee (Pwyllgor Cyfrifon Cyhoeddus)	“Public Accounts Committee” means the committee of Senedd Cymru established in accordance with section 30 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (and referred to in that section as the “Audit Committee”)]
the Privy Council (y Cyfrin Gyngor)	“the Privy Council” means the Lords and others of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council
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rules of court (rheolau llys)	“rules of court”, in relation to any court, means rules made by the authority having power to make rules or orders regulating the practice and procedure of that court
Secretary of State (Ysgrifennydd Gwladol)	“Secretary of State” means one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State
[F2Senedd Commission (Comisiwn y Senedd)	“Senedd Commission” means the Commission established by section 27 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (and originally known as the National Assembly for Wales Commission)]
[F2Senedd Cymru (Senedd Cymru)	“Senedd Cymru” means the parliament for Wales established by section 1 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (and originally known as the National Assembly for Wales)]
Senior Courts (Uwchlysoedd)	“Senior Courts” means the Senior Courts of England and Wales (see section 1 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (c. 54))
[F7Sentencing Code (Cod Dedfrydu)	“Sentencing Code” means the code contained in the Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) (see section 1 of that Act)]
standard scale (graddfa safonol)	“standard scale”, in relation to a fine or penalty for a summary offence, has the meaning given[F11— (a) in the case of an offence of which the offender is convicted on or after 1 December 2020, by section 122 of the Sentencing Code; (b) in the case of an offence of which the offender was convicted before that date,] by section 37 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48)
statutory declaration (datganiad statudol)	“statutory declaration” means a declaration made by virtue of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835 (c. 62)
subordinate legislation (is-ddeddfwriaeth)	“subordinate legislation” means regulations, orders, rules, Orders in Council, schemes, warrants, byelaws and other instruments made under— (a) an [F6Act of Senedd Cymru], (b) an Assembly Measure, (c) an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, or (d) [F5assimilated direct] legislation
summary offence (trosedd ddiannod)	“summary offence” means an offence which, if committed by an adult, is triable only summarily— (a) not including an offence which is treated as if it were triable only summarily by virtue of section 22 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43), and (b) ignoring section 40 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) (which provides for cases in which a count charging a person with a summary offence may be included in an indictment)
Supreme Court (Goruchaf Lys)	“Supreme Court” means the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, established by section 23 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)
the Treasury (y Trysorlys)	“the Treasury” means the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury
the Treaties (y Cytuniadau) or the EU Treaties (Cytuniadau'r UE)	“the Treaties” or “the EU Treaties”— (a) [F13 in relation to a time before implementation period completion day, has the meaning given by the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68) as it has effect by virtue of section 1A of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; (b) in relation to a time on or after implementation period completion day, has the meaning given by the European Communities Act 1972 as it had effect immediately before implementation period completion day, and refers to the Treaties or the EU Treaties as they were immediately before implementation period completion day.]
United Kingdom (y Deyrnas Unedig)	“United Kingdom” means Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Wales (Cymru)	“Wales” means— (a) the combined area of the counties and county boroughs in Wales (see Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 4 to the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)), together with (b) the sea adjacent to Wales within the seaward limits of the territorial sea, and the question of which parts of the sea are adjacent to Wales is to be determined in accordance with article 6 of the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/672)
Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru)	“Welsh Government” is to be interpreted in accordance with section 45(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)
the Welsh Ministers (Gweinidogion Cymru)	“the Welsh Ministers” is to be interpreted in accordance with section 45(2) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (which provides that references to the Welsh Ministers are to the First Minister and the Welsh Ministers appointed under section 48 of that Act)
Welsh Revenue Authority (Awdurdod Cyllid Cymru)	“Welsh Revenue Authority” means the authority established by section 2 of the Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 6)
Welsh tribunal (tribiwnlys Cymreig)	“Welsh tribunal” has the meaning given by section 59(1) of the Wales Act 2017 (c. 4)
[F14Welsh zone (parth Cymru)	“Welsh zone” has the meaning given by section 158 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (and see article 3 of the Welsh Zone (Boundaries and Transfer of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/760), which makes provision about the limits of the zone)]
working day (diwrnod gwaith)	“working day” means any day which is not Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (c. 80)
writing (ysgrifennu)	“writing” includes typing, printing, lithography, photography and other modes of representing or reproducing words in a visible form