Part V Public Order: F2Unauthorised encampments and Collective Trespass or Nuisance on Land

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Amendments (Textual)
F2

Words in Pt. 5 heading inserted (E.W.) (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 83(2), 208(5)(i)

Powers to remove trespassers on land

62CF1Failure to comply with direction under section 62A: seizure

1

This section applies if a direction has been given under section 62A(1) and a constable reasonably suspects that a person to whom the direction applies has, without reasonable excuse—

a

failed to remove any vehicle on the relevant land which appears to the constable to belong to him or to be in his possession or under his control; or

b

entered any land in the area of the relevant local authority as a trespasser with a vehicle before the end of the relevant period with the intention of residing there.

2

The relevant period is the period of F3twelve months starting with the day on which the direction is given.

3

The constable may seize and remove the vehicle.