PART 2DESIGNATION WITH THE POWERS AND PRIVILEGES OF A CONSTABLE

Application of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 to designated persons4

1

Part 1 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (premises where drugs are used unlawfully)3 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.