Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006
73Making investigative authorisation order
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73 Making investigative authorisation order On application under section 71, the Supreme Court or the Magistrates Court may, by order, authorise the exercise of powers under division 3.4 if the court is satisfied, on reasonable grounds— (a) that a terrorist act has happened within the last 28 days, is happening or will happen some time within the next 14 days; and
Special powers authorisation—investigative authorisation Division 3.3 (b) that the authorisation would substantially assist in achieving 1 or more of the following purposes: (i) apprehending a person responsible for the terrorist act; (iii) reducing the impact of the terrorist act; and (c) if the authorisation is for or includes an area—that it is reasonably necessary to give the authorisation for that area.