182 Interpretation of sections 179 to 181
Online Safety Act 2023 (2023 c 50) | Legislation

182  Interpretation of sections 179 to 181

(1)     This section applies for the purposes of sections 179 to 181, and references in this section to an offence are to an offence under section 179 or 181.

(2)     A person “sends a message” if the person—

(a)     sends, transmits or publishes a communication (including an oral communication) by electronic means, or

(b)     sends, or gives to an individual, a letter or a thing of any other description,

and references to a message are to be read accordingly.

(3)     A person also “sends a message” if the person—

(a)     causes a communication (including an oral communication) to be sent, transmitted or published by electronic means, or

(b)

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