Explanatory Notes

Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

2007 CHAPTER 6

24 May 2007

Commentary on Sections

Powers

Section 27: Examination of documents

76.This section provides that a member of the armed forces may examine documents found in a search under sections 24 to 26 in order to ascertain whether the information contained in them is likely to be useful for terrorism, and if necessary or expedient remove them to another place, for up to 48 hours. A person may not examine a document which he or she has reasonable cause to believe is subject to legal privilege.

77.It is an offence to obstruct a member of the armed forces in exercising this power.