Section 3 Maximum period for certain directions, notices and ordersI1

England and Wales

I2(1)

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 35 (directions excluding a person from an area)—

(a)

in subsection (4), for “48 hours” substitute “72 hours”;

(b)

after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A)

A police officer of at least the rank of inspector must review each direction given under this section that specifies an exclusion period exceeding 48 hours as soon as reasonably practicable after the expiry of the 48 hours.”;

(c)

in subsection (8), for “48 hours” substitute “72 hours”.

(3)

In section 77 (duration of closure notices)—

(a)

in subsection (1), for “24 hours” substitute “48 hours”;

(b)

in subsections (2) and (3), for “48 hours” substitute “72 hours”.

(4)

In section 81 (temporary orders), in subsection (2), for “48 hours” substitute “72 hours”.

I3(5)

After section 83 insert—

“Power of Secretary of State to change maximum duration of closure orders

83A

(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this Chapter so as to alter—

(a)

the maximum period that a closure order under section 80 may specify as the period for which access to the premises is prohibited;

(b)

the maximum period for which a closure order may be extended under section 82;

(c)

the maximum duration of a closure order extended under section 82.

(2)

Regulations under this section may make different provision for different purposes.

(3)

Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

(6)

In section 182(2) (orders and regulations), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba)

regulations under section 83A,”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(1)
I2: S. 3(1)-(4) in force at 26.10.2026 by S.I. 2026/960, reg. 4(c)
I3: S. 3(5)(6) in force at 29.6.2026 by S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(a)