Part V Public Order: F2Unauthorised encampments and Collective Trespass or Nuisance on Land
Powers in relation to raves
65 Raves: power to stop persons from proceeding.
1
If a constable in uniform reasonably believes that a person is on his way to a gathering to which section 63 applies in relation to which a direction under section 63(2) is in force, he may, subject to subsections (2) and (3) below—
a
stop that person, and
b
direct him not to proceed in the direction of the gathering.
2
The power conferred by subsection (1) above may only be exercised at a place within 5 miles of the boundary of the site of the gathering.
3
No direction may be given under subsection (1) above to an exempt person.
4
If a person knowing that a direction under subsection (1) above has been given to him fails to comply with that direction, he commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
5
F1A constable in uniform who reasonably suspects that a person is committing an offence under this section may arrest him without a warrant.
6
In this section, “exempt person” has the same meaning as in section 63.
Words in Pt. 5 heading inserted (E.W.) (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 83(2), 208(5)(i)