Paragraph 1 Definitions

“the Code” means the code of conduct set out in this Schedule;

“a member”, unless the context otherwise requires, means a person who is either a member of a magistrates' courts committee or a member of a selection panel for choosing members of a magistrates' courts committee;

reference to a member’s partner means a person with whom that member lives as a couple and includes a person with whom that member is not currently living but from whom he is not living separate and apart;

reference to a member’s private interests means the interests that he has a duty to disclose under paragraph 3 (even if the time for making the disclousure under paragraphs 3(3) and 11 has not expired).