Part 7

Security of Pathogens and Toxins

Directions requiring denial of access
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1
The Secretary of State may give directions to the occupier of any relevant premises requiring him to secure that the person identified in the directions—
a
is not to have access to any dangerous substance kept or used there;
b
is not to have, in such circumstances (if any) as may be specified or described in the directions, access to such part of the premises as is so specified or described;
c
is not to have, in such circumstances (if any) as may be specified or described in the directions, access to the premises; or
d
is not to have, in such circumstances (if any) as may be specified or described in the directions, access to any building or site of which the premises form part.
2
The directions must be given under the hand of the Secretary of State.
3
The Secretary of State may not give the directions unless he believes that they are necessary in the interests of national security.
Ss. 58-74 applied (with modifications) (19.5.2007) by The Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/926), art. 2, Sch.