# The Port Security Regulations 2009, Regulation 24: Entering a controlled building


(1) A person must not enter a controlled building except with the permission of a relevant person, and in accordance with any conditions imposed with that permission.
(2) A person must not remain in a controlled building after being instructed to leave by a relevant person.
(3) A relevant person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances to remove a person who by remaining in a controlled building is in contravention of paragraph (2).
(4) For the purposes of this regulation “a relevant person” means—
(a) a constable,
(b) the port security officer,
(c) the port facility security officer, if the controlled building is situated in a port facility,
(d) the directed party, if the controlled building is situated in an AMSA facility,
(e) the security manager, if the controlled building is situated in a port related area,
or a person acting on behalf of that port security officer, port facility security officer, directed party or security manager.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2048/regulation/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-security-regulations-2009/regulation-24
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