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(1)

Unless there is a more specific modification, a reference to the “British Islands” or “Great Britain” is a reference to “the territory”.

(2)

Except for in section 8 (interpretation and certificates), a reference to “the United Kingdom” is a reference to “the territory”.

(3)

In the application of this Order to any territory, the expression “territory” means that territory.

(4)

A reference to a “British citizen” includes a reference to a British overseas territories citizen and a British National (Overseas).

(5)

A reference to “the relevant Minister” or “the Secretary of State” is a reference to “the Governor of the territory”.

(6)

A reference to a “constable” is a reference—

(a)

in each instance, to a person in the territory who has, under any enactment, the powers equivalent to those of a police officer in the United Kingdom; and

(b)

in section 6B, to a person in the territory who has, under any enactment, the powers equivalent to those of a prison officer in the United Kingdom.

(7)

A reference to the “issuing authority” is a reference to the “Governor”.