Part 7Control of order
Closure of premises
I199Extension of emergency closure order
1
Where an emergency closure order is in effect in respect of any licensed premises, a F1constable of or above the rank of inspector may—
a
before the expiry of the period during which the order has effect (referred to in this section as the “original closure period”), and
b
if the F2constable reasonably believes that the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) are met in relation to the premises,
extend the original closure period for a further period not exceeding 24 hours.
2
The conditions referred to in subsection (1)(b) are—
a
that there continues to be, or is likely to continue to be, disorder on, or in the vicinity of, the premises,
b
that extending the original closure period is necessary in the interests of public safety, and
c
the risk to public safety continues to be such that it is necessary to extend the original closure period immediately and without making an application under section 97(1).
3
An extension under subsection (1) has no effect in relation to any licensed premises unless a constable has, before expiry of the original closure period, given notice of the extension to a responsible person.