Interpretation of sections 12 to 16N.I.
17.—(1) In this section and sections 12 to 16—
“picture” includes a likeness however produced;
“publication” has the same meaning as in the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (see section 6(1) of that Act);
“relevant programme” means a programme included in a programme service within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990;
“statutory provision” has the meaning given by section 1(f) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954;
“suspect” is to be read in accordance with section 12(1).
(2) Nothing in section 12, 14 or 16 or Schedule 3 affects any prohibition or restriction imposed by virtue of any other statutory provision upon a publication or upon matter included in a relevant programme.
Commencement Information
I1S. 17 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 30(2)
I2S. 17 in operation at 28.9.2023 by S.R. 2023/142, art. 3