Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011

97 Amendments of the Interpretation Act 1978

(1) Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (words and expressions defined) is amended as follows.

(2) After the entry for “Local land charges register” insert—

• ““Local policing body” has the meaning given by section 101(1) of the Police Act 1996.”.

(3) After the entry for “Person” insert—

• ““Police and crime commissioner” means a police and crime commissioner established under section 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.”.

(4) In the entry that begins “Police area”, omit “, police authority”.

(5) After the entry that begins “Police Area” insert—

• ““Police authority”, in relation to Scotland, has the meaning or effect described by sections 50 and 51(4) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967.”.