Article 2 Interpretation

In these Rules (unless the context otherwise requires)—

• “the Act” means the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949;

• “apparatus” means apparatus to which the Secretary of State’s notice relates;

• “appellant” means a person who requires a reference to be made;

• “authorised advocate” shall be construed in accordance with section 119 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990^f1;

• “interested person” means a person who becomes a party to a reference by virtue of Rule 4;

• “notice” means a notice in writing;

• “notice requiring a reference” means a notice served on the Secretary of State requiring him to refer a matter to the tribunal pursuant to section 11(3) or section 12(2) of the Act;

• “the President” means the person appointed to act as president of the tribunal in respect of proceedings in the relevant part of the United Kingdom pursuant to section 9(3) of the Act;

• “reference” means a reference to the tribunal made by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 11(3) or 12(2) of the Act;

• “Secretary of State’s notice” means a notice given by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 11(1) or 12(1) of the Act;

• “serve” includes serving by registered post; and

• “tribunal” means the Wireless Telegraphy Appeal Tribunal established or to be established under section 9 of the Act.