PART 2Computer misuse

I144Savings

1

The Computer Misuse Act 1990 is amended as follows.

2

In section 10 (saving for certain law enforcement powers)—

a

for “Section 1(1) above has” substitute “ Sections 1 to 3A have ”;

b

in paragraph (a), after “seizure” insert “ or of any other enactment by virtue of which the conduct in question is authorised or required ”;

c

in paragraph (b), after “seizure” insert “ or of any other enactment or rule of law by virtue of which the conduct in question is authorised or required ”;

d

for “the said section 1(1)” substitute “ any of those sections ”;

e

for “In this section “enforcement officer” means” substitute—

In this section—

  • “enactment” means any enactment, whenever passed or made, contained in—

    1. a

      an Act of Parliament;

    2. b

      an Act of the Scottish Parliament;

    3. c

      a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;

    4. d

      an instrument made under any such Act or Measure;

    5. e

      any other subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978);

  • “enforcement officer” means

3

In section 16 (application to Northern Ireland), after subsection (9) insert—

9A

In section 10 the definition of “enactment” shall be read as including a reference to an enactment, whenever passed or made, contained in Northern Ireland legislation or in an instrument made under such legislation.