Section 18 - Preconditions
38.This section sets out the preconditions for making an order under section 17(1). These are that the policy objectives could not be secured by non-legislative means; the effect is proportionate to the policy objective; the provision strikes a fair balance between the public interest and the interests of anyone adversely affected; it does not remove any necessary protection (these are the same as those described above in relation to section 16) and does not prevent anyone exercising a right or freedom which they could reasonably expect to exercise.