Part 4Police powers

I2CHAPTER 7Maritime enforcement: Northern Irish offences

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

Pt. 4 Ch. 7 in force at 1.3.2018 by S.R. 2018/34, art. 2

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.