Regulation 2 InterpretationI1

In these Regulations—

• “the Act” means the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004;

• “appointed person” has the meaning given by regulation 3(1);

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• “the Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development;

• “decision with immediate effect” means a decision of the F2Secretary of State to revoke or suspend a licence, where the period between the date of the decision document and the date on which the decision comes into effect is five working days or less;

• “decision document” means the letter, notice or other communication by which the appellant is informed of a decision of the F3Secretary of State;

• “disputed decision” means the decision of the F4Secretary of State in relation to which the appellant appeals;

• “licence” means a licence granted by the F5Secretary of State under section 7(1) of the Act authorising a person to act as a gangmaster;

• “the parties” means the appellant and the F6Secretary of State;

• “working day” means a day other than a Saturday or a Sunday or a public holiday.

The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954^f1 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.