Public Order Act 2009 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Special Events Security
25. Search of person
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This section applies only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a condition of entry to the special event area that an entrant to the area must, if asked by a police officer, permit a search to be made of the person.
enhanced security special event
“enhanced security special event” means a special event that is the subject of a declaration made by the Minister;
A police officer may ask a person to permit a search of the person where —
permit
“permit” means a permit granted under section 7 in respect of a public assembly or public procession;
the person is entering or about to enter a special event area; or
the person is in a special event area.
Any person who fails to comply with the request of a police officer under subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.