Prospective
7(1)Where an exemption is conferred on a person (“P”) by this Schedule, the following are also exempt (subject to sub-paragraph (2))—
(a)a person who holds office in or under, or is an employee or other member of staff of, P (acting in that capacity), or
(b)a person the Secretary of State reasonably considers to be exercising functions on behalf of P as if the person were within paragraph (a).
(2)Where P is a foreign power, the exemption does not apply to persons within sub-paragraph (1)(a) if or to the extent that the person makes a misrepresentation about their activities or the capacity in which they act (whether generally or to a particular person).
(3)A misrepresentation is a representation that a reasonable person would consider to be false or misleading in a material way.
(4)A misrepresentation may be made by making a statement or by any other kind of conduct (including an omission), and may be express or implied.
(5)A misrepresentation may in particular include—
(a)a misrepresentation as to the person’s identity or purpose;
(b)presenting information in a way which amounts to a misrepresentation, even if some or all of the information is true.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 15 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see 100(1)