Part II

Powers of Arrest, Detention, Search and Seizure, etc.

Power to stop and question.
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1
Any member of Her Majesty’s forces on duty or any constable may stop and question any person for the purpose of ascertaining—
a
that person’s identity and movements;
b
what he knows concerning any recent explosion or any other recent incident endangering life or concerning any person killed or injured in any such explosion or incident; or
c
any one or more of the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) above.
2
Any person who—
a
fails to stop when required to do so under this section, or
b
refuses to answer, or fails to answer to the best of his knowledge and ability, any question addressed to him under this section,
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
Act repealed (27.8.1991) by Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 24, SIF 39:1), ss. 69(1), 70(4), Schedule 8 PartI
Word inserted by Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1987 (c. 30, SIF 39:1), s. 25(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(a)
Words substituted by Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1987 (c. 30, SIF 39:1), s. 25(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(b)