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6 :(d) uranium with an isotopic concentration equal to that occurring in nature, but not in the form of ore or ore residue; or
 * (e) any material containing one or more of the materials mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d);

“nuclear terrorism offence” means—
 * (a) an offence under section 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10;
 * (b) an abetment of or a conspiracy to commit an offence under section 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9; or
 * (c) an act by a person that would make the person liable for an offence mentioned in paragraph (a) by virtue of section 34 or 35 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224);

“radioactive material” means any nuclear material or any other radioactive substance;

“radioactive substance” means any substance—
 * (a) that contains one or more nuclides that undergo spontaneous disintegration accompanied by the emission of one or more types of ionising radiation; and
 * (b) that, owing to its radiological or fissile properties, may cause—
 * (i) the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any individual; or
 * (ii) substantial damage to property or to the environment.

Application

3. This Act does not apply to the following activities:
 * (a) the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are understood under international humanitarian law, which are governed by that law;