F1Part 2AClosure orders

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Pt. 2A inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2010 for E.W. and otherwise prosp.) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 21(1), 116(1), Sch. 2 para. 1 (with s. 21(2)); S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(t) (subject to art. 6)

Closure orders

136EMaking of closure orders: supplementary provision

1

The magistrates' court may adjourn the hearing of an application for a closure order for a period of not more than 14 days to enable any of the following to show why a closure order should not be made—

a

an occupier of the premises;

b

a person who has control of or responsibility for the premises;

c

any other person with an interest in the premises.

2

If the court adjourns the hearing, it may order that the closure notice continues in effect until the end of the period of the adjournment.

3

A closure order may include such provision as the court thinks appropriate relating to access to any other part of a building or other structure in which the premises are situated.

4

A closure order may be made in respect of the whole or any part of the premises in respect of which the closure notice was issued.