(5) In this regulation, “online location” means any website, webpage, chatroom or forum, or any other thing that is hosted on a computer (as defined in the Computer Misuse Act 1993) and can be seen, heard or otherwise perceived by means of the internet.
Variation or revocation of stop order
35.—(1) An authorised officer may at any time vary or revoke a stop order by written notice.
(2) A notice under paragraph (1) must be served on the person against whom the stop order is made.
(3) A notice under paragraph (1) has effect from the date on which it is served or any later date specified in the notice.
(4) A notice under paragraph (1) may be served in the same manner as a stop order.
Appeal against stop order
36.—(1) A person against whom a stop order is made may appeal in writing to the Minister against the making of the order and against any variation of the order.
(2) An appeal must be made within 14 days, or any longer time that the Minister may allow, after the stop order or the notice of variation (as the case may be) is served.
(3) An appellant—
- (a) may submit any information or document in support of the appeal; and
- (b) must submit any information or document required by the Minister in relation to the appeal.
(4) The Minister may reject an appeal without considering its merits if the appeal is not made in accordance with this regulation.
(5) After considering an appeal, the Minister may confirm, vary or revoke the stop order that is the subject of the appeal.
(6) Unless the Minister or an authorised officer otherwise directs, a stop order or a variation of a stop order continues to have effect pending the determination of an appeal against the order or variation.
