Part 4

Police powers etc.
Chapter 1

Exercise of police powers etc. by civilians

Interpretation of Chapter 1
47
1
In this Chapter—
- “
accredited inspector
” means a weights and measures inspector in relation to whom an accreditation under section 41A is for the time being in force;
- “accredited person” means a person in relation to whom an accreditation under section 41 is for the time being in force;
- “community safety functions” means any functions the carrying out of which would be facilitated by the ability to exercise one or more of the powers mentioned in Schedule 5;
- “conduct” includes omissions and statements;
- “designated person” means a person in relation to whom a designation under section 38 or 39 is for the time being in force;
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- “
weights and measures inspector
” means an inspector of weights and measures appointed under section 72(1) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.
2
In this Chapter—
a
references to carrying on business include references to carrying out functions under any enactment; and
b
references to the employees of a person carrying on business include references to persons holding office under a person, and references to employers shall be construed accordingly.
S. 47 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 28(1)(f)(2), 120 (with s. 72); S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(k)
S. 47(1): definition of "accredited inspector" inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 52, 53, Sch. 14 para. 45; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(p) (subject to arts. 6, 7)
S. 47(1): definition of "Director General" repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 59, 174, 178, Sch. 4 para. 184, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 12, 13(oo) (subject to art. 4(2)-(7))
S. 47(1): definition of "Service Authority" repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 59, 174, 178, Sch. 4 para. 184, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 12, 13(oo) (subject to art. 4(2)-(7))
S. 47(1): definition of "weights and measures inspector" inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 52, 53, Sch. 14 para. 45; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(p) (subject to arts. 6, 7)