Section 3

For the purposes of this Act a function or activity is a relevant function or activity if— it falls within subsection (2), and meets one or more of conditions A to C. The following functions and activities fall within this subsection— any function of a public nature, any activity connected with a business, any activity performed in the course of a person's employment, any activity performed by or on behalf of a body of persons (whether corporate or unincorporate). Condition A is that a person performing the function or activity is expected to perform it in good faith. Condition B is that a person performing the function or activity is expected to perform it impartially. Condition C is that a person performing the function or activity is in a position of trust by virtue of performing it. A function or activity is a relevant function or activity even if it— has no connection with the United Kingdom, and is performed in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom. In this section “business” includes trade or profession.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04