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Rh :::“ “publication” includes all written or printed matter and everything whether of a nature similar to written or printed matter or not containing any visible representation or by its form, shape or in any other manner capable of suggesting words or ideas, and every copy and reproduction or substantial reproduction of any publication;”; and
 * (b) by deleting the full-stop at the end of the definition of “warrant officer” and substituting a semi-colon, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following definition:
 * “ “words” includes any phrase, sentence or other consecutive number or combination of words, oral or written.”.

Consequential amendments to Trade Disputes Act

8. Section 15 of the Trade Disputes Act is amended—
 * (a) by deleting the words “, or sedition,” in subsection (4); and
 * (b) by inserting, immediately after subsection (4), the following subsection:
 * “(4A) Nothing in this section—
 * (a) affects the power of a court to punish for contempt of court within the meaning of section 3 of the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016; or
 * (b) applies to an act that is an offence under section 267C, 298, 298A or 505 of the Penal Code, or section 17E or 17F of the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act.”.