Section 18: Interpretation, &c.

Civil Contingencies Act 2004 · 2004 c. 36View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Local Arrangements for Civil Protection

  • "enactment" includes—

  • "function" means any power or duty whether conferred by virtue of an enactment or otherwise,

  • "terrorism" has the meaning given by section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), and

  • "war" includes armed conflict.

In this Part a reference to the United Kingdom includes a reference to the territorial sea of the United Kingdom.

Except in a case of contradiction, nothing in or done under this Part shall impliedly repeal or revoke a provision of or made under another enactment.

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