Part 1 U.K.Espionage, sabotage and persons acting for foreign powers

Entering and inspecting places used for defence etc U.K.

10 Duration of cordon U.K.

(1) A designation under section 9 has effect, subject to subsections (2) to (5), during the period—

(a) beginning at the time when it is made, and

(b) ending with a date or at a time specified in the designation.

(2) The date or time specified under subsection (1)(b) must not be later than the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the designation is made.

(3) A constable may extend from time to time the period during which a designation has effect.

(4) An extension under subsection (3) must—

(a) be in writing, and

(b) specify the additional period during which the designation is to have effect.

(5) An extension under subsection (3) must not provide for a designation to have effect after the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the designation is made.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 100(1)

I2 S. 10 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)