[F17(1)The senior police officer who gives an authorisation must inform the Secretary of State of it as soon as reasonably practicable.U.K.
(2)An authorisation ceases to have effect at the end of the period of 48 hours beginning with the time when it is given unless it is confirmed by the Secretary of State before the end of that period.
(3)An authorisation ceasing to have effect by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) does not affect the lawfulness of anything done in reliance on it before the end of the period concerned.
(4)When confirming an authorisation, the Secretary of State may—
(a)substitute an earlier date or time for the specified date or time;
(b)substitute a more restricted area or place for the specified area or place.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 6B inserted (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(g)