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Article 2

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(1)

In this Order, except where the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings respectively, that is to say:—

  • “existing” in relation to a police force or police area, means that force or area as it existed immediately before the passing of the Local Government Act 1972;

  • “new” in relation to a police area, means that area as established on 1st April 1974;

  • “police cadet” means a police cadet appointed, or deemed to have been appointed, under Part 1 of the Police Act 1964 and any reference to a police cadet of a force is a reference to a police cadet undergoing training with a view to becoming a member of that force;

  • “special constable” means a special constable appointed, or deemed to have been appointed, for a police area and any reference to appointment for a police area shall be construed accordingly.

(2)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applied for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.