Protection of police acting in execution of authorisation

In force

If proceedings (including criminal proceedings) are brought against a police officer for anything done or purportedly done by the police officer under this Act, the police officer is not to be convicted or held liable merely because—

(a)

there was an irregularity or defect in the issuing of a special powers authorisation or special area declaration; or

(b)

the person who issued a special powers authorisation or special area declaration lacked the power to do so.

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24 Protection of police acting in execution of authorisation