39 Interpretation of Part 3
Modern Slavery Act 2015 (2015 c 30) | Legislation

39  Interpretation of Part 3

(1)     In this Part—

“the Convention” means the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (Cmnd 8941) and any modifications of that Convention agreed after the passing of this Act that have entered into force in relation to the United Kingdom;

“enforcement officer” means—

(a)     a designated customs official, within the meaning of Part 1 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (see section 14(6) of that Act),

(b)     a person who is a commissioned officer of any of Her Majesty's ships, or

(c)     a person in command or charge of any aircraft or hovercraft of the Royal Navy, the Army or the Royal Air Force;

“England and Wales waters” means the sea and other waters within the seaward limits of the territorial sea adjacent to England and Wales;

“English and Welsh constable” means only a person who is—

(a)     a member of a police force in England and Wales,

(b)     a member of the British Transport Police

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