Commentary on Sections Part 7: Security of Pathogens and Toxins Section 61 Information about persons with access to dangerous substances
137.This allows the police to request information about persons who have access to dangerous substances or to the premises in which they are kept or used. When such a request has been made, the section also places a duty on occupiers to ensure that other persons do not have access to the premises or substances ;where it is intended to give access to anyone else, notification of this must be given to the police, and access should be denied until 30 days following the notification unless otherwise agreed by the police.