Part VIINorthern Ireland

Powers of arrest, search, &c.

91Taking possession of land, &c

If the Secretary of State considers it necessary for the preservation of the peace or the maintenance of order, he may authorise a person—

a

to take possession of land or other property;

b

to take steps to place buildings or other structures in a state of defence;

c

to detain property or cause it to be destroyed or moved;

d

to carry out works on land of which possession has been taken by virtue of this section;

e

to take any other action which interferes with a public right or with a private right of property.