National Security Act 2023 (c. 32)

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

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

9 Power to designate a cordoned area to secure defence aircraft U.K.

(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.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 100(1)

I2 S. 9 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)