28. Authorisation regardless of offence

To avoid doubt, sections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 apply —

whether or not an offence under section 17, 18, 19, 39 or 40 is committed;

whether or not a person engages in the conduct in preparation for, or planning, a specific offence under section 17, 18, 19, 39 or 40; and

whether or not a person engages in the conduct in preparation for, or planning, more than one such offence.