Part IV Terrorist Investigations

Cordons

33 Cordoned areas.

1

An area is a cordoned area for the purposes of this Act if it is designated under this section.

2

A designation may be made only if the person making it considers it expedient for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.

3

If a designation is made orally, the person making it shall confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable.

4

The person making a designation shall arrange for the demarcation of the cordoned area, so far as is reasonably practicable—

a

by means of tape marked with the word “police”, or

b

in such other manner as a constable considers appropriate.