TERRORISM (POLICE POWERS) ACT 2002 - SECT 5 Authorisation of special powers to prevent terrorist acts

TERRORISM (POLICE POWERS) ACT 2002 - SECT 5

5 Authorisation of special powers to prevent terrorist acts

An authorisation for the exercise of the special powers conferred by this Part may be given in accordance with this Division if the police officer giving the authorisation--

(a) is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a terrorist act could occur at some time in the next 14 days, and

(b) is satisfied that the exercise of those powers will substantially assist in preventing the terrorist act.