s 30 Interpretation
(1) In this Act— “acquisition”, “disposal” (except in clause 25(4)(b)), “transfer”, and related expressions, are to be construed in accordance with section 3; “ cluster munition ”, “ prohibited munition ” and “ relevant explosive bomblet ” have the meanings given by section 1; “ the Convention ” has the meaning given by section 1(2); “ premises ” includes land, moveable structures, vehicles, vessels, aircraft and hovercraft. (2) For the purposes of this Act a cluster munition or a relevant explosive bomblet is to be taken to be destroyed if it is permanently prevented (by dismantling or any other means) from being used as a cluster munition or a relevant explosive bomblet. (3) For the purposes of this Act a State is a party to the Convention if it has ratified, accepted or approved the Convention, or has acceded to it, and either— (a) the Convention is in force in relation to the State, or (b) the State is applying Article 1 of the Convention on a provisional basis in accordance with Article 18 of the Convention.