Section 6 Direction to leave

(1)

In order to prevent an offence being committed under byelaw 3(2) or byelaw 3(4), a constable, enforcement officer or authorised person may direct a person—

(a)

to leave the controlled land area, and

(b)

to remove from that area anything over which that person has control,

except in so far as is necessary to exercise a right of way.

(2)

A direction under byelaw 6(1)(a) may include a direction not to return to that area until—

(a)

the end of a period specified by the person giving the direction; or

(b)

if no period is specified, the end of the day on which the direction is given.

(3)

A period specified under byelaw 6(2)(a) must not exceed 28 days, beginning with the day the direction is given.

(4)

A direction under byelaw 6(1)—

(a)

must be given in writing, unless it is impracticable to do so; and

(b)

if in writing, must specify the date on which it is given.

(5)

A direction under byelaw 6(1) may—

(a)

be given to a person individually or to two or more persons together; and

(b)

be withdrawn or varied by the person who gave it or by the appointed person.

(6)

It is an offence to fail to comply with a direction given under byelaw 6(1).

(7)

In byelaw 6(1) “authorised person” means any person authorised in writing by the appointed person for the purposes of that byelaw and acting under his or her instructions.