http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/32/section/9National Security Act 2023Statute Law Database2024-10-23Expert Participation2024-10-23 Part 1Espionage, sabotage and persons acting for foreign powersEntering and inspecting places used for defence etcPower to designate a cordoned area to secure defence aircraft 9 1 A constable may designate an area as a cordoned area. 2 A constable may designate an area under subsection (1) only if the constable considers it expedient to do so for the purposes of securing— a an aircraft, or a part of an aircraft, used for military purposes, or b equipment relating to such an aircraft. 3 If a designation is made orally, the constable making the designation must confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable. 4 A constable making a designation must, as soon as is reasonably practicable— a make a written record of the time at which the designation was made, and b ensure that a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent is informed. 5 An officer who is informed of a designation in accordance with subsection (4)(b) must— a confirm the designation or cancel it with effect from such time as the officer may direct, and b if the officer cancels the designation, make a written record of the cancellation and the reason for it. 6 A constable making a designation must 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 the constable considers appropriate. S. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 100(1)S. 9 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)
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