70Interpretation of Chapter 1E+W+S
(1)In this Chapter—
[F1“act of terrorism” includes anything constituting an action taken for the purposes of terrorism, within the meaning of the Terrorism Act 2000 (see section 1(5) of that Act);]
“appropriate person” has the meaning given by section 62(2);
“the Investigating Authority” is to be construed in accordance with section 60(5) and (6);
“disclosure notice” has the meaning given by section 62(3);
“document” includes information recorded otherwise than in legible form.
[F2“terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (see section 1(1) to (4) of that Act);
“terrorist investigation” has the meaning given by section 60(7).]
(2)In relation to information recorded otherwise than in legible form, any reference in this Chapter to the production of documents is a reference to the production of a copy of the information in legible form.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 70(1) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. 33(4)(a), 39(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2(2)(b)
F2Words in s. 70(1) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. 33(4)(b), 39(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2(2)(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 70 extended (Northern Ireland) (1.12.2006) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 26(1), 31(3); S.I. 2006/2966, art. 3
Commencement Information
I1S. 70 in force at 1.4.2006 for S. by S.S.I. 2006/166, art. 2(1)(a)
I2S. 70 in force at 1.4.2006 except to the extent that it extends to S. by S.I. 2005/1521, art. 5(1)