Public Order Act 1986

29 Interpretation.

In this Part—

• " broadcast " means broadcast by wireless telegraphy (within the meaning of the [1949 c. 54.] Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949) for general reception, whether by way of sound broadcasting or television ;

• " cable programme service " has the same meaning as in the [1984 c. 46.] Cable and Broadcasting Act 1984 ;

• " distribute ", and related expressions, shall be construed in accordance with section 19(3) (written material) and section 21(2) (recordings);

• " dwelling " means any structure or part of a structure occupied as a person's home or other living accommodation (whether the occupation is separate or shared with others) but does not include any part not so occupied, and for this purpose " structure " includes a tent, caravan, vehicle, vessel or other temporary or movable structure;

• " programme" means any item which is broadcast or included in a cable programme service ;

• " publish ", and related expressions, in relation to written material, shall be construed in accordance with section 19 (3);

• " racial hatred " has the meaning given by section 17 ;

• " recording " has the meaning given by section 21(2), and " play " and " show ", and related expressions, in relation to a recording, shall be construed in accordance with that provision;

• " written material" includes any sign or other visible representation.