Part 4Dispersal of groups etc.

I132Powers under section 30: supplemental

1

A direction under section 30(4)—

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may be withdrawn or varied by the person who gave it.

2

A person who knowingly contravenes a direction given to him under section 30(4) commits an offence and is 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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4

Where the power under section 30(6) is exercised, any local authority whose area includes the whole or part of the relevant locality must be notified of that fact.