The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Application and Modification of Certain Enactments) Order 2014

Application of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 to designated persons

4.—(1) Part 1 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (premises where drugs are used unlawfully)(1) applies in relation to—

(a) designated persons, and

(b) the exercise of powers by such persons under Part 1 of the 2013 Act,

with the modifications set out in this article.

(2) In sections 1(1) (closure notice) and 5(2) (extension and discharge of closure order) for “a police officer not below the rank of superintendent” substitute “a designated person not below grade 2”.

(3) For section 9(2) (exemption from liability for certain damages) substitute—

“(2) The National Crime Agency is not liable for relevant damages in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by a designated person under its direction or control in the performance or purported performance of the designated person’s functions (by virtue of Part 4 of Schedule 5 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013) under this Part.”.

(4) After section 11(10) (interpretation) insert—

“(10A) In this Part “designated person” means a NCA officer designated as a person having the powers and privileges of a constable under section 9(2)(a) or 10(1)(a) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013.”.

(1)

2003 c.38.