Defamation Act, 1961
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PART III Civil Proceedings for Defamation | ||
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Interpretation. (Part III). |
14.—(1) In this Part— | |
“broadcast” has the same meaning as in the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 (in this section referred to as the Act of 1926) and “broadcasting” shall be construed accordingly; | ||
“broadcasting station” has the same meaning as in the Act of 1926, as amended by the Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960 ; | ||
“wireless telegraphy” has the same meaning as in the Act of 1926. | ||
(2) Any reference in this Part to words shall be construed as including a reference to visual images, gestures and other methods of signifying meaning. | ||
(3) Where words broadcast by means of wireless telegraphy are simultaneously transmitted by telegraph as defined by the Telegraph Act, 1863, in accordance with a licence granted by the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs, the provisions of this Part shall apply as if the transmission were broadcasting by means of wireless telegraphy. |