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PART 10
SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS FOR STOP ORDERS

Application of this Part

32. This Part applies to and in relation to an order made under regulation 16, 21 or 24 (called in this Part a stop order).

Form and contents of stop order

33.—(1) A stop order must be in writing.

(2) A stop order must—

(a) describe the disrespectful act against which the order is made;
(b) explain why that act is disrespectful;
(c) specify what is required of the person against whom the order is made; and
(d) state that a contravention of the order is an offence.

Service of stop order

34.—(1) A stop order must be served on the person against whom the order is made.

(2) A stop order has effect from the date on which it is served or any later date specified in the order.

(3) A stop order may be served on a person by any of the following means:

(a) by giving a copy of the order—
(i) in the case of an individual, to the individual;
(ii) in the case of a body corporate (including a limited liability partnership) or an unincorporated association, to the secretary or other like officer of the body corporate or unincorporated association, or the limited liability partnership’s manager; or