Part 1: Public Order Section 17: Exercise of police powers in relation to journalists
Section 17 explicitly provides that constables cannot use police powers for the sole purpose of preventing individuals from observing or reporting on protest or protest related activities, or observing or reporting on the exercise of a police power in relation to protest activities.
	Subsection (3) clarifies that this section does not affect the use of police powers for other purposes for example the purpose of maintaining public order and public safety.
	Subsection (4) provides definitions for terms used in this section.