Part 3: Public order Section 77: Power to specify other areas as controlled areas
Section 77 inserts new section 149A into the PRSRA.
	New section 149A(1) and (2) give powers to the Secretary of State to make regulations which may apply any provisions of section 143 to 148 and 149(3) of the PRSRA, with or without modifications, in relation to an area specified in the regulations.
	New section 149A (3) sets out the parameters of the power to make regulations. The power may only be exercised if either House of Parliament is, or is proposed to be, located somewhere other than the Palace of Westminster while Parliamentary building works are carried out and as a result of that relocation, or proposed relocation, the Secretary of State considers it reasonably necessary for prohibited activities in relation to the controlled area of Parliament Square or the Palace of Westminster to be prohibited in relation to the area specified in the regulations. The power may also be exercised if either House relocates for any other reason, for example an emergency relocation due to events such as a fire or flood.
	New section 149A(5) provides that the Secretary of State may make consequential modifications to other legislation in consequence of the regulations.