374 Definitions applying for purposes of whole Act
Armed Forces Act 2006 (2006 c 52) | Legislation

Chapter 3
Interpretation

374  Definitions applying for purposes of whole Act

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

“the 2003 Act” means the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c 44);

“absolute discharge” has the meaning given by section 185;

“additional duties commitment” means a commitment entered into under section 25 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c 14), and references to a person being subject to such a commitment are to be read in accordance with section 377(4) of this Act;

“aircraft” means any machine capable of flight (whether or not propelled by mechanical means), including any description of balloon;

“airman” means a person whose rank is junior technician, senior aircraftman, leading aircraftman or aircraftman;

“associated”, in relation to offences, is to be read in accordance with [section 400 of the Sentencing Code];

“British overseas territory police force” has the meaning given by section 375;

“capable of being heard summarily”, in relation to a charge, is to be read in accordance with section 52;

“civilian court” means a court of ordinary criminal jurisdiction;

“civilian subject to service discipline” has the meaning given by section 370;

“commanding officer” is to be read in accordance with section 360;

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