Part 3

Dispersal of groups

Authorisations and powers

Powers under section 21: supplementary
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1
A direction under section 21—
a
may be given orally;
b
may be given to any person individually or to two or more persons together; and
c
may be withdrawn or varied by the constable who gave it.
2
A person who, without reasonable excuse, knowingly contravenes a direction given to the person under section 21 shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to—
a
a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale; or
b
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months,
or to both.
3
Where a constable reasonably suspects that a person has committed or is committing an offence under subsection (2), the constable may arrest the person without warrant.
4
Subsection (3) is without prejudice to any power of arrest conferred by law apart from that subsection.