Part 4Police powers

CHAPTER 7Maritime enforcement: Northern Irish offences

Supplementary provision

113Maritime enforcement powers: other supplementary provision

(1)

A law enforcement officer may—

(a)

be accompanied by other persons, and

(b)

take equipment or materials,

to assist the officer in the exercise of powers under this Chapter.

(2)

A law enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the performance of functions under this Chapter.

(3)

A person accompanying a law enforcement officer under subsection (1) may perform any of the officer's functions under this Chapter, but only under the officer's supervision.

(4)

A law enforcement officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority if asked to do so.

(5)

The powers conferred by this Chapter do not affect any other powers that a law enforcement officer may have.