Removal of Fortifications Act 2017

This section applies if – a fortification removal order is in effect; and the compliance period for that order has ended; and the fortification has not been removed or modified as required under the order.

At least 7 days before a police officer intends to enforce a fortification removal order in relation to a fortified premises by exercising powers under section 31, a police officer must cause a notice of enforcement of the order to be affixed – to the entrance of the fortified premises; or in a conspicuous place near that entrance.

The notice must – specify the day, or days, on which a police officer intends to exercise powers under section 31; and state that it is an offence to remove, obscure, damage or destroy the notice before the day after the last day specified under paragraph (a).