Section 12 InterpretationI1I2

In this Chapter—

• “the Board” has the meaning given by section 6(2)(b);

• “border security” has the meaning given by section 3(5);

• “civil servant” means an individual who is employed in the civil service of the State;

• “the Commander” means the Border Security Commander;

• “GCHQ” has the same meaning as in the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (see section 3(3) of that Act);

• “partner authority” has the meaning given by section 3(5);

• “public authority” has the meaning given by section 3(5);

• “threats to border security” is to be constructed in accordance with section 3(7) to (9).