Part 4Police powers
I2CHAPTER 7Maritime enforcement: Northern Irish offences
Annotations:
Commencement Information
Supplementary provision
I1113Maritime enforcement powers: other supplementary provision
1
A law enforcement officer may—
a
be accompanied by other persons, and
b
take equipment or materials,
to assist the officer in the exercise of powers under this Chapter.
2
A law enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the performance of functions under this Chapter.
3
A person accompanying a law enforcement officer under subsection (1) may perform any of the officer's functions under this Chapter, but only under the officer's supervision.
4
A law enforcement officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority if asked to do so.
5
The powers conferred by this Chapter do not affect any other powers that a law enforcement officer may have.
Pt. 4 Ch. 7 in force at 1.3.2018 by S.R. 2018/34, art. 2