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may be withdrawn or varied by the constable who gave it.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