22 General interpretation
State Immunity Act 1978 (1978 c 33) | Legislation

22  General interpretation

(1)     In this Act “court” includes any tribunal or body exercising judicial functions; and references to the courts or law of the United Kingdom include references to the courts or law of any part of the United Kingdom.

(2)

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