# The Transfer of Police Officers Order 1974, Article 2


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1974/551/article/2 (the official version)
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