3.—In this Part, except where the context otherwise requires—

F1["Act of 2024" means the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024;]

“dwelling” includes a building, vehicle or vessel ordinarily used for habitation;

F1["hatred" has the meaning it has in section 2 of the Act of 2024;]

“private place” means a place that is not a public place;

F1["protected characteristic" has the meaning it has in section 2 of the Act of 2024;]

“public place” includes—

(a) any highway,

(b) any outdoor area to which at the material time members of the public have or are permitted to have access, whether as of right or as a trespasser or otherwise, and which is used for public recreational purposes,

(c) any cemetery or churchyard,

(d) any premises or other place to which at the material time members of the public have or are permitted to have access, whether as of right or by express or implied permission, or whether on payment or otherwise, and

(e) any train, vessel or vehicle used for the carriage of persons for reward.