(1)In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
The expression “explosive substance” shall be deemed to include any materials for making any explosive substance; also any apparatus, machine, implement, or materials used, or intended to be used, or adapted for causing, or aiding in causing, any explosion in or with any explosive substance; also any part of any such apparatus, machine, or implement.
The expression “Attorney General” means Her Majesty’s Attorney General for England or Ireland, as the case may be F1. . ..
(2)In the application of this Act to Scotland the following modifications shall be made—
[F2Section 7(1) shall be omitted.]
The expression “Attorney General” shall be deemed to mean the Lord Advocate, and in case of his inability or of a vacancy in the office, Her Majesty’s Solicitor General for Scotland.
The expression [F3“magistrates' court”] shall be deemed to mean the sheriff court.
The expression “felony” shall be deemed to mean a high crime and offence.
The expression “recognizance” shall be deemed to mean juratory caution.
The expression “justice” shall include [F4sheriff principal and sheriff].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 9(1) repealed (30.9.1997) by 1997 c. 60, s. 3(2)(3), Sch.
F2Paragraph inserted by Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53, SIF 37), s. 63(2)
F3Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 57; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)
F4Words substituted by virtue of Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 (c. 58), s. 4
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reference to Attorney General for Ireland to be construed as reference to Attorney General for Northern Ireland: S.R. & O. 1921/1802 (Rev. XVI, p. 954: 1921, p. 1332), art. 2(2) and Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), s. 10