Part 3Dispersal of groups

Authorisations and powers

22Powers under section 21: supplementary

(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may be withdrawn or varied by the constable who gave it.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.

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