# The Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994, Article 5: Seizing or exercising control of the tunnel system

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(2) A person who unlawfully, by the use of force or by threats of any kind, seizes the tunnel system or exercises control of if, commits an offence.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this article is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/570/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/channel-tunnel-security-order-1994/article-5
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