“abortion” means intentionally causing the miscarriage of a baby by administering any substance or using any instrument or other means whatsoever.

“abusive” means (based on a definition from the Domestic Abuse Act 2021) that the behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is “abusive” if it consists of repeated[…]

“appropriate consent” means in relation to a child,— (a)           the consent of each of the following— i.           The child’s mother;[…]

“approved person¹” means  a registered medical practitioner.

“approved person²” means  a registered medical practitioner, a registered midwife or a person undergoing a course of training with a view to becoming such a practitioner or midwife.

“article or substance” means (a)           an offensive weapon within the meaning of section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953, (b)      […]

“assault by penetration” is when a person (A) (a)           intentionally penetrates the vagina or anus of another person (B) with a part of their body[…]

“aunt” means the sister or half-sister of a person’s parent.

“business” includes the activities of any government department or local or public authority.

“care home” means (a)  an establishment in England which is a care home for the purposes of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14); and (b) a place in Wales[…]