Section 23: Enforcement of access prohibitions
This section makes further provision in relation to the enforcement of a prohibition order or a premises order which includes an access prohibition. An authorised person (as defined in subsections (2) and (3)) is empowered to take necessary steps to secure the premises against entry (subsection (1)(b)). A power of entry is provided to enable access to the premises for such purposes (subsection (1)(a)). An authorised person can also enter the premises to carry out essential maintenance or repairs, for example to fix a leak (subsection (6)). Where necessary, an authorised person can use reasonable force in the exercise of the powers under this section, for example, to secure entry into the premises (subsection (4)).