# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 4: Interpretation

Extent: E+W

(1) For the purposes of this Schedule—
(a) an individual who holds employment in the civil service is to be treated as employed by virtue of a contract of employment, and
(b) the terms of the individual’s employment in the civil service are to be regarded as constituting the terms of the contract of employment.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1) “civil service” means the civil service of the State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/schedule/3/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/schedule-3/paragraph-4
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