# National Security Act 2023, Paragraph 4: Movement directions measure

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

(1) The Secretary of State may impose a requirement for the individual to comply with directions given by a constable in respect of the individual’s movements (which may, in particular, include a restriction on movements).
(2) A constable may give such directions only for the purpose of securing compliance—
(a) with other specified measures, or
(b) with a condition imposed under this Act requiring the individual to be escorted by a constable.
(3) Directions may not remain in effect for a period that is any longer than the constable giving the directions considers necessary for the purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (2); but that period may not in any event be a period of more than 24 hours.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/32/schedule/7/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-act-2023/schedule-7/paragraph-4
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