Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002

An authorisation given has effect, unless sooner revoked, during the period beginning at the time it is given and ending at the time specified in the authorisation.

The period an authorisation has effect must not exceed—

in the case of an authorisation under section 5—7 days beginning with the day on which it is given, or

in the case of an authorisation under section 6—24 hours beginning with the time at which it is given.

The period an authorisation has effect may be extended by the giving of a further authorisation, with the concurrence of the Police Minister, in accordance with this Division so long as the combined period does not exceed—

in the case of an authorisation under section 5—14 days beginning with the day on which it was first given, or

in the case of an authorisation under section 6—48 hours beginning with the time at which it was first given.