Section 5 Definition of terms.

For the purpose of this Act “competent magistrate” shall mean—

In Scotland,—

In F3Northern Ireland,—

In the Channel Islands,—

• In Jersey, the bailiff or any lieutenant bailiff within his bailiwick or jurisdiction:

• In Guernsey, the bailiff or any lieutenant bailiff within his bailiwick or jurisdiction:

• In Alderney, the judge of Alderney, or in his absence any jurat of such island:

• In Sark, the seneschal of Sark, or in his absence his deputy within such island:

• “Constable” shall include any peace officer or person authorized to apprehend persons charged with offences:

• “Warrant” shall include any process in the nature of a warrant.