Section 16 Interpretation.

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Any reference in this Act to words shall be construed as including a reference to pictures, visual images, gestures and other methods of signifying meaning.

F1(2)

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(3)

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(4)

Where words broadcast by means of wireless telegraphy are simultaneously transmitted by telegraph as defined by the M1Telegraph Act 1863, F2. . . the provisions of this Act shall apply as if the transmission were broadcasting by means of wireless telegraphy.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 16(2)(3) repealed (4.9.1996 so far as consequential on ss. 1, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16 of the repealing Act, 28.2.2000 for E.W. otherwise, 31.3.2001 for S. otherwise and 6.1.2010 for N.I. otherwise) by 1996 c. 31, s. 16, Sch. 2 (with s. 20(2)); S.I. 2000/222, art. 3(b) (with art. 4); S.S.I. 2001/98, art. 3; S.I. 2009/2858, art. 3(d)
F2: Words repealed by Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48), Sch. 4 para. 53

Marginal citations

M1: 1863 c. 112