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Part VIINorthern Ireland

Miscellaneous

96Preservation of the peace: regulations

(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for promoting the preservation of the peace and the maintenance of order.

(2)The regulations may authorise the Secretary of State to make orders or give directions for specified purposes.

(3)A person commits an offence if he contravenes or fails to comply with—

(a)regulations under this section, or

(b)an order or direction made or given under regulations made under this section.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.