TERRORISM (POLICE POWERS) ACT 2002 - SECT 26F Who may apply for preventative detention orders
TERRORISM (POLICE POWERS) ACT 2002 - SECT 26F
Who may apply for preventative detention orders26F Who may apply for preventative detention orders
(1) A police officer may apply for a preventative detention order in relation to a person, but only if--(a) the police officer is satisfied of the requirements under section 26D for making the order, and(b) the police officer has obtained approval to make the application from--(i) the Commissioner of Police, or(ii) a Deputy Commissioner of Police, or(iii) an Assistant Commissioner of Police responsible for counter-terrorism operations.
(2) The function of giving approval to the making of an application for an order cannot be delegated, but may be exercised by a police officer acting in a position referred to in subsection (1) (b).