Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13)

Part 1 U.K. Police reform

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.5.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(4), 35(1) (with art. 35(3), Sch. 6)

CHAPTER 8 E+W+S Miscellaneous provisions

97 Amendments of the Interpretation Act 1978 E+W

(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.”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 97(1)(2)(4)(5) in force at 16.1.2012 by S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1

I2 S. 97(3) in force at 22.11.2012 by S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)