The defendant had a receiver tuned to receive emergency fire brigade messages. He committed an offence under the section.
Citations:
[1973] RTR 245
Statutes:
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 5(b)(i)
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Knightsbridge Crown Court ex parte Foot Admn 29-Jan-1998
A device which tested for police radar speed check did not intercept a message between persons and therefore was not unlawful. ‘a signal in this context is not a mere electronic impulse but is rather a sign or something of meaning to another person. . .
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Road Traffic, Utilities
Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.187451