5Definitions

5 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) constable;
(b) frisk search;
(c) Police Force.

In this instrument:

Act means the Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act 1971.

authorised officer has the same meaning as in Part IIA of the Act.

identity card of an authorised officer means a card that:

(a) states that the holder of the card is an authorised officer for the purposes of Part IIA of the Act; and
(b) includes a recent photograph of the officer; and
(c) states the office held by the issuer of the card.

investigatory authority has the same meaning as in Part IIA of the Act.

Note: Part IIA of the Act and Part 2 of this instrument apply only to investigatory authorities mentioned in section 6 of this instrument.