s.38Power to designate cordoned areas
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Section 38Part 7 — Terrorist Investigations

Power to designate cordoned areas

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Subject to subsection (2), a designation under section 37 may only be made by an officer who is of at least the rank of inspector.
A constable who is not of the rank required by subsection (1) may make a designation if he considers it necessary by reason of urgency.
Where a constable makes a designation in reliance on subsection (2) he shall as soon as is reasonably practicable —
make a written record of the time at which the designation was made; and
ensure that a police officer of at least the rank of inspector is informed.
An officer who is informed of a designation in accordance with subsection (3)(b) —
shall confirm the designation or cancel it with effect from such time as he may direct; and
shall, if he cancels the designation, make a written record of the cancellation and the reason for it.

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