Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Act 2018 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Special Authorisations
14. How long does special authorisation have effect
Feedback & supportSubject to subsection (2) or a revocation under section 13(4) by the Commissioner, a special authorisation has effect during the period —
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means a public officer who is appointed under section 6(1) of the Police Force Act 2004 as the Commissioner of Police, and includes a police officer who is for the time being appointed under that provision to execute the duties of that office;
starting when it is granted, or at any later time that is specified in the authorisation; and
ending at the time specified in that authorisation.
The period that a special authorisation which is granted because an activation order has effect must not in any case exceed the period the activation order has effect.
However, the cessation of a special authorisation having effect (whether or not by revocation) does not prevent a further special authorisation being granted by the Commissioner if the Commissioner is satisfied that the circumstances warrant it under section 11 and an activation order is in effect.