Interpretation

(1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires- “affidavit” includes affirmation, statutory or other declaration, acknowledgement and examination; “consular officer” means, subject to subsection (2) of this section, any person, including the head of a consular post, entrusted in that capacity with the exercise of consular functions, and includes an honorary consul; “consular post” means any consulate general, consulate, vice- consulate or consular agency; “court” means the Supreme Court; “diplomatic agent” means, subject to subsection (3) of this section, the head of a mission or a member of the diplomatic staff of a mission; “mission” means an Embassy or High Commission; “oath” includes affirmation and declaration; “swear” includes affirm and declare. (2) A reference to a Belize consular officer includes a reference to a consular officer of a State other than Belize, acting as such on behalf of the Government of Belize. (3) A reference to a Belize diplomatic agent includes a reference to a diplomatic agent of a State other than Belize, acting as such on behalf of the Government of Belize. 20