Recommendation 17

References to powers in respect of an area “adjacent” to a “cordoned area” seem to constrain activity going beyond the cordoned area and into other private or common land, which would seem to lack clarity and potentially create an unjustified interference with people’s rights on private or public land. Similar concerns arise in respect of areas adjacent to “prohibited places” in clause 6. The Government should delete the references to “adjacent area” in clause 11(1)(c) and 6(1)(c) unless it produces an adequate justification for the necessity and proportionality of applying these powers in relation to adjacent areas.