55 Interpretation of this Chapter
Digital Economy Act 2017 (2017 c 30) | Legislation

55  Interpretation of this Chapter

(1)     In this Chapter—

“the appropriate national authority” means the relevant Minister, subject to subsections (2) to (4);

“enactment” includes—

(a)     an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament;

(b)     an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;

(c)     an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation;

(d)     an enactment contained in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;

“functions” means functions of a public nature;

“Northern Ireland body” means—

(a)     a Minister within the meaning

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