1In section 1 of the Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 (prohibition on unauthorised meetings of persons for the purpose of being trained, or of practising military exercise)—
(a)(in its application to Great Britain) for the words “the lieutenant, or two justices of the peace for any county or riding” substitute “ a Secretary of State, or any officer deputed by him for the purpose ”;
(b)(in its application to Northern Ireland) for the words “the lieutenant, or two justices of the peace for any county or riding” substitute “ a Secretary of State ”;
(c)(in its application to Great Britain and Northern Ireland) for the words “be transported” substitute “ imprisonment ”.